Peach Fried Pies!

Hubby has been trying to get me to make these for 35 years.  Well today I broke down and made him some.  

Took some time and made a mess but well worth it.

These are so good!!!!  

Words cannot describe them....... 

So if you like Peaches and have a little time you really need to try these.

Peach Fried Pies

1 (8 ounce) package dried peaches, chopped
3 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine peaches and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 40 minutes, adding water if necessary.  Drain well.  Stir in sugar, raisins, butter and nutmeg, mixing well.

Pastry

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoons vinegar

Combine flour, soda, salt and nutmeg.  Cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.  Sprinkle water and vinegar evenly over surface.  Stir with a fork until a ball.

Divide pastry evenly into 8 pieces; roll each portion into a 6 inch circle.  Place about 3 tablespoons peach mixture on half of each circle.  Moisten edges of circles with water.  Fold circle in half; press edges together with a fork dipped in flour.

Heat 3/4 inch oil to 375 degrees in a cast iron skillet.  cook pies until golden, turning once.  Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sugar.

I promise you these are worth the time and mess.  

Remember to always smile when baking and wearing one of my "Mimi's Magic Aprons"

Peachy Keen Bars

Made this today for hubby.  They were so easy and soooooo good.

PEACHY KEEN BARS

1 package dry cake mix - white, yellow or french vanilla

1/3 cup butter, room temp.

2 large eggs

3-15 ounce light peach slices, drained

8 ounces cream cheese, room temp.

1/3 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a 9X13" pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg, mix with fork just until crumbly.  Set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping.

Press the remaining crumbs on bottom of prepared pan; Bake 10 minutes.

Cut peach slices into 1" pieces, Spoon onto partially baked crust.

In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.  Beat with mixer  until creamy.  Spread over top of peaches.

Sprinkle with reserved crumbs.  Bake 30 minutes.

Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.  Store leftovers with refrigerator.  

I found this recipe on "Just a Pinch Recipes"

from Paula Todora