Apple, Peach, and Gritty Chocolate Fried Pies Recipe

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1/2 cup Crisco shortening
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the Apple and Peach Filling

• Apple pie filling or peach pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
• Chopped fruit, if using homemade filling

For the Gritty Chocolate Filling

• 1/2 cup real butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder

For Frying

• 1/4 to 1/2 inch oil (vegetable or canola oil for frying)
• Flour for dusting the tines of the fork and rolling surface
• Water (to seal the edges of the pies)

This recipe uses a simple, flaky dough that perfectly complements the sweet, fruity filling or the rich chocolate filling. The pies are fried to golden perfection, creating a crispy, irresistible treat.

Directions