Blushing Peach Fried Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 sticks or 1 packet pie crust mix
1 (29 oz.) can peach slices, drained
1 Tbsp. red cinnamon candies
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In a deep fat fryer or heavy kettle, heat salad oil (3 to 4-inches) to 375\u00b0.
Prepare pastry for two crust pie as directed on package, except after rolling pastry, cut into 16 (4 1/2-inch) rounds.
Stir together peach slices, candies, granulated sugar and cornstarch.
Place about 1 tablespoon fruit mixture on half of each round. Moisten edge of pastry. Fold over fruit and press edges with fork to seal. Fry in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Drain pies on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar. Serve hot or cool. Makes 16 fried pies.