Fried Pies
Biscuit Dough
1 cup Stewed Dried Fruit
Powdered sugar
Fat for frying
Prepare biscuit dough as directed and pat out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch rounds. Roll each round out thinly to a 5-inch diameter. Put a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center. Moisten the edges and fold over to form a half circle and press the edges together with a fork.
Fry up in a heavy skillet in a small amount of oil or lard over medium heat. Brown on each side for approximately 3 minutes per side.
Drain on paper, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Most people just grab one and run. However you can serve on a plate with whipped cream or ice cream, though I've never seen it done this way.
Makes about 12 pies.
Stewed Dried Fruit Filling
4 ounces of fruit... Peaches, Apricots, Apples, Pears
3 cups of water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons butter
Cook fruit in water for 45 minutes over low heat, covered, until fruit is completely tender. Drain, mash, and season to taste. Start with sugar and butter. Get creative and add whatever fresh or dried spices sound good... cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, lemon juice.
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