Description
Golden Fried Peach Pies are a delicious dessert with a sweet peach filling encased in a flaky dough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- For the Filling:
- 2 cups diced fresh or canned peaches (drained if canned)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
- For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- For Frying and Topping:
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing peaches, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add cold butter to the flour mixture and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in buttermilk until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of peach filling on one half of each circle.
- Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Fry the pies until golden brown on each side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels, then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste based on peach ripeness.
- Ensure oil is hot enough for frying to avoid soggy pies.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Golden Fried Peach Pies, peach dessert, fried pies