Classic Fried Fruit Pie

Indulge in a nostalgic treat with this Classic Fried Fruit Pie recipe, a crispy, golden delight filled with sweet, spiced fruit goodness. These hand-held desserts feature a flaky, buttery pastry made from scratch and a rich, homemade fruit filling, crafted with fresh or frozen apples, cherries, or peaches. Perfectly fried to a beautiful golden hue, each pie is bursting with the flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, and a hint of lemon. Easy to customize and irresistibly delicious, they are ideal for picnics, parties, or a cozy dessert at home. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate comfort food experience. Whether you're craving a traditional Southern favorite or a fun family cooking project, these fried fruit pies deliver the perfect balance of crispiness and sweet, tangy filling!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup ice water
• 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (such as apples, cherries, or peaches)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Using a pastry cutter or your hands, blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 6

While the dough is chilling, prepare the fruit filling by combining the fruit, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.

Step 7

Cook the fruit filling over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the fruit filling from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 9

Once the dough is chilled, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 10

Cut the dough into 4 to 5-inch circles using a cookie cutter or a small bowl as a guide.

Step 11

Place a spoonful of the cooled fruit filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 12

Fold the dough over the filling to form a semi-circle and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

Step 13

Heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large pot or deep fryer.

Step 14

Carefully lower a few pies at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 15

Remove the fried pies from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 16

Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or served with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2149.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10598.2

Total Fat 1032.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 241.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 537.6g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1244.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 396.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 131.7g
Protein 34.6g	0%

Vitamin D 116.7IU	0%
Calcium 193.8mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 999.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.4%

Protein: 1.3%

Carbs: 14.4%