Fried Apricot Pies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for a tender yet sturdy crust)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (to enhance browning and flavor)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed for flakiness)
• ½ cup ice water (add gradually to bring dough together)
• 2 cups fresh apricots (pitted and chopped finely – ripe but firm)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste for sweetness)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (to thicken the filling)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for bright, balanced tartness)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, adds aromatic depth)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional for warm spice notes)
• Vegetable oil - For deep frying - Enough to submerge pies (~4 cups)
• Powdered sugar - Dust over warm pies - For garnish
• Honey or apricot jam - Optional glaze or dipping sauce - As desired