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Fried Hand Pies: A Taste of Nostalgia

Finished Fried Hand Pies on a Kitchen Counter
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These fried hand pies are the perfect dessert or snack! They’re easy to make and can be filled with your favorite fillings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 cup prepared fruit filling (apple, cherry, blueberry, etc.)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Unroll pie crusts on a lightly floured surface.
  2. Using a round cookie cutter or bowl, cut out circles from the pie crusts.
  3. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Place a spoonful of fruit filling in the center of half of the pie crust circles.
  5. Moisten the edges of the filled circles with water.
  6. Top with the remaining pie crust circles and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
  7. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Fry hand pies in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  9. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
  10. Brush the tops of the hand pies with milk or cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use a high-quality fruit filling. You can also use homemade pie crust for a more authentic flavor. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet when frying the hand pies.

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