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:
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