Southern Fried Pies

Step 1

Cook your fruit with water and sugar in a medium saucepan for about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Dust surface lightly with flour and roll out dough.

Step 3

Cut out large circles of dough and roll out again.

Step 4

Spoon fruit filling onto the center of dough.

Step 5

Fold pie closed and press seams closed with tines of a fork.

Step 6

Melt one tablespoon of butter per pie in a large skillet.

Step 7

Place pie into skillet and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes.

Step 8

Turn the pie and cook on the other side.

Step 9

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.