Description
Delightful Southern fried apple or peach pies deliver a crispy golden embrace of sweet fruit filling nestled in a tender pastry pocket. Homemade comfort wraps you in nostalgic flavors that dance between flaky crust and luscious fruit, promising pure culinary joy with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) peach pie filling
- 2 boxes (14.1 ounces / 400 grams each) refrigerated pie crust
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Coating and Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg white, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare a preheated oven at 425F (220C), allowing pie crusts to reach room temperature during filling preparation.
- Create filling by dicing peaches or apples into small pieces within a shallow bowl, thoroughly incorporating cinnamon for enhanced flavor distribution.
- Unroll refrigerated pie crusts and precision-cut 6 circular shapes using a 4-inch biscuit cutter, maximizing dough utilization by re-rolling remaining scraps.
- Carefully position fruit filling at the center of each circular dough segment, gently folding edges to form half-moon shapes, meticulously sealing borders with fork crimping and creating strategic ventilation holes.
- Delicately brush pie surfaces with whisked egg white, ensuring uniform golden coloration during baking process, then arrange pies on parchment-lined baking sheet with minimal spacing.
- Bake approximately 15 minutes until achieving rich golden-brown exterior, simultaneously preparing smooth glaze by blending powdered sugar and milk.
- Remove baked pies and immediately immerse in prepared glaze, utilizing forks for precise coating and controlled placement on parchment paper, allowing 5 minutes for glaze solidification.
- Serve warm and enjoy the delectable handheld pastry treat.
Notes
- Choose soft, ripe fruits for the most flavorful and tender hand pies, ensuring a rich, sweet filling that melts in your mouth.
- Chop fruits into small, uniform pieces to create a consistent texture and prevent large chunks from tearing through the delicate pie crust.
- Experiment with alternative fillings like apple butter, mixed berries, or even savory options like cheese and herbs for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Freeze unbaked hand pies for up to 3 months, allowing you to prepare ahead and enjoy fresh, homemade treats whenever a craving strikes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 231 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg