Peach Fried Pies

Ingredients

• 1 package (2 crusts) refrigerated pie dough, or a double batch of homemade dough
• 2 cups thick cooked peach filling (peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cooked down until thick)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp coarse sugar, for sprinkling
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2Roll out the dough and cut into 5-inch rounds (or squares).
3. 3Spoon a small amount of the 2 cups thick cooked peach filling (peaches filling onto one half of each round, leaving a border, then fold over and crimp the edges shut with a fork.
4. 4Fry the hand pies in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
5. 5Cool slightly before serving.

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