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Golden brown Southern Fried Pies draining on a paper towel lined tray

Granny's Authentic Southern Fried Pies (Apple, Peach & Chocolate)

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening Crisco
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup apple pie filling chopped
  • 1 cup peach pie filling chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Sift the flour into a bowl and work in shortening until the mixture is crumbly.
  2. Add buttermilk and mix until a very stiff dough forms.
  3. Pinch off golf-ball-sized pieces and roll into 5-6 inch thin circles on a floured surface.
  4. Chop fruit fillings into small pieces and place 2 tablespoons in the center of each circle.
  5. Moisten edges with water, fold over, and press seams together with fingers.
  6. Crimp the edges with the tines of a floured fork to ensure a tight seal.
  7. For chocolate filling, mix melted butter, sugar, and cocoa; use 2 tablespoons per pie.
  8. Heat 1/4 to 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until very hot.
  9. Fry 2-3 pies at a time for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  10. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool slightly before serving.