Deep-Fried Cherry Pies

Name: Deep-Fried Cherry Pies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1/3 cup boiling water; 1 cup cherry pie filling; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup whipped topping

“With a wonderfully flaky crust, these stuffed cherry pies always make a quick dessert,” Monica Larkin notes from Shinnston, West Virginia. “My family loves them after dinner or as a snack, but they’re also wonderful for my husband’s take-along lunch.” —Monica Larkin, Shinnston, West Virginia

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/3 cup boiling water
1 cup cherry pie filling
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup whipped topping

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
Divide dough into four portions; roll each into an 8-in. circle. Place 1/4 cup of pie filling in the center of each circle. Fold dough over filling; secure with toothpicks.
In an electric skillet or deep fat-fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry pies, folded side down, in oil for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn and fry 2-3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Remove toothpicks. Serve with syrup and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 309 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Deep Fried Tortilla Pies in Quick Cooking January/February 2006

Reviews

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ens1955

Jun 15, 2010

This looks awesome and I love the suggestion about using the biscuits and apple filling
zzzkatzzzz

Feb 17, 2008

you can also use apple pie filling & carmel ice cream topping in place of the cherry pie filling & maple syrup. tastes great!Kat
hswindoll

Feb 15, 2008

my sister uses hungry jack biscuits. she splits one biscuit into two pieces then rolls each piece into a circle. her pies are the best of this kind i have every eaten. she uses figs, lemon filling, blueberries, coconut pie filling, sweet potatoes, pecans, chocolate, you name it she uses it. delicious
kmcbane

Feb 15, 2008

Can you use a store bought crust for these?