Fried Fruit Pies

Serves: 3

Eloise Gerhold

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

65

Spice

40

Sweetness

48

Sourness

33

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

White Sugar

1 tbsp

Butter

Directions:

1

Place apricots in a saucepan, and add water to cover

2

Bring to a boil

3

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender

4

Drain, reserving 5 tablespoons liquid

5

Place apricots and reserved liquid in a food processor container fitted with steel blade

6

Process until smooth

7

Add sugar, butter, and cinnamon; process until blended

8

Roll out one crust on lightly floured surface and cut it into six 4 inch squares

9

Place 1 tablespoon apricot filling in the center of each square

10

Fold each square in half diagonally to form a triangle

11

Press a fork dipped in flour onto the edges to seal, and poke tops to permit steam to escape

12

Repeat with remaining crust and apricot mixture

13

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat

14

Cook triangles, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on each side; fry until the crust is golden brown

15

Drain on paper towels

16

Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar