Fried Peach Hand Pies
 
 
Serves: 16
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh peach peels (from about 10 peaches)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • Classic Pie Dough (recipe follows)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 cup Peach Preserves
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together peach peels and granulated sugar. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain peach peels, reserving ⅓ cup liquid; discard solids.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of Classic Pie Dough to ⅛-inch thickness. Using a 5½-inch round cutter, cut 8 rounds, rerolling scraps once. Repeat procedure with remaining Classic Pie Dough.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 teaspoons water. Spoon about 1 tablespoon Peach Preserves in center of each dough circle. Brush edges of dough with egg wash. Fold dough over filling, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Fill a cast-iron Dutch oven two-thirds full with oil, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°. Working in batches, fry cold pies until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Let drain on paper towels; keep warm.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together reserved peach liquid and confectioners’ sugar; drizzle onto warm pies. Serve immediately.
Notes
KITCHEN TIP: Using the liquid from macerated peach peels in the glaze infuses it with an extra layer of fruity flavor and tints it a subtle shade of pink.
Recipe by Southern Cast Iron at https://southerncastiron.com/fried-peach-hand-pies/