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Desserts -
Fresh Peach Fried Pies
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| INGREDIENTS |
- 3 cups fresh peach slices (about 5 peaches)
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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Pie dough:
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11/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup shortening
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5 tablespoons cold water
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Oil for frying
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| INSTRUCTIONS |
Combine ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, about one hour or until mixture reaches jam consistency, stirring occasionally. Cool one hour.
Pie dough:
Combine flour and salt. With pastry cutter, cut in shortening. Sprinkle with water, a little at a time, working in with a fork until dough is formed.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 5-inch circles. Place 1 rounded tablespoon of peach mixture on half of each circle. Fold dough over peaches; seal with fork tines. In a skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil to 375ยบ. Fry pies three to four minutes or until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels. |
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