Amish Fry Pies are a delightful treat that brings a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen. The golden, crispy pockets filled with your favorite pie filling are perfect for any occasion. With a simple yet satisfying dough recipe, you can create the delicious desserts that are sure to please everyone.
When making Amish Fry Pies, feel free to swap out the cake flour for all-purpose flour if that’s what you have on hand. If you’re watching your sugar intake, you could consider using a sugar substitute for the filling or the powdered sugar glaze. Make sure to check for any allergies related to Crisco shortening or other ingredients, and sourcing high-quality pie fillings can really enhance the final product.
Pies & Tarts
Amish Fry Pies Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups Crisco shortening
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups water
- 4 lbs powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups water
Instructions
- Combine 9 cups cake flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups Crisco shortening, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 cups water in a large bowl, mixing until you achieve a pie dough consistency.
- Roll out the dough and cut circles to your desired size for the pie.
- Wet the edges of each dough circle with water to help seal it.
- Fill each circle with about 1 heaping tablespoon of your favorite pie filling.
- Fold the dough over and crimp the edges using a fork to secure the filling inside.
- Heat Crisco shortening in a deep fryer or heavy pan until hot.
- Carefully place the filled pies in the hot shortening, frying them until they are slightly brown on both sides.
- Once cooked, transfer the fried pies to wire racks to drain excess oil.
Part of our Homemade Pie and Tart Recipes collection — Part 1 of 5:
If you’re looking for a foolproof pie crust to elevate your baking, I highly recommend trying the Amish Never Fail Pie Crust. Its blend of simple ingredients creates a smooth, easy-to-roll dough that complements any filling beautifully.