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Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!

Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!

As a kid, I wouldn’t touch fruit in a dessert. I had a strict policy on fruit and sugary goodness going together. They just didn’t in my book. Lemon was the exception. I never considered lemons a real fruit. You make lemonade with it after all. I’ve always loved Lemon Meringue Pie and Lemon Squares. Lemon was the “good” fruit.

Who remembers the Tastykake Pies? I know, I know, I’m dating myself. They used to (and probably still do) make fruit pies. Apple, cherry…and Lemon! I loved those lemon pies. I’d take one of those lemon pies over a slice of chocolate cake any day of the week.

Shopping before Christmas, I spotted Comstock Lemon Pie filling. I picked up a can and put it in the pantry where, honestly, I forgot about it. Until the other day. I had already taken a pie crust out of the freezer for another project. And I remembered my friend Kelli had written a post on fried pies. I just couldn’t stand it. I had to make lemon pies, and fast. It almost killed me waiting for the pie crust to thaw.

These pies were so good. Better than the ones I remember from Tastykake. And it only took minutes to make once the pie crust was thawed. The crust was so light and flaky and the filling…oh the filling!

Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!

Fried Lemon Pies

Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!

Ingredients

  • Canned Lemon Pie Filling
  • 2 9 inch pie crusts (I used the Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts)
  • Oil for frying
  • Confectioner's sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Place 1 inch of oil in a heavy pan, heat over medium heat until hot (about 350 degrees if using a thermometer.)
  2. On lightly floured surface, roll out pie crust, making sure any cracks are sealed. Cut into sixths. Place 2 tablespoons of filling on 3 of your pie crust sections. Place the the remaining pie crusts on top of the filled sections and seal well with a fork. Carefully place pies in hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry for one minute then turn over for another 30-45 seconds. Remove from oil to drain on racks or a paper towel covered plate. Let cool for at least 5 minutes before eating. Dust with sugar and enjoy.
  3. Repeat with remaining pie crust.

Notes

Do not over-stuff pies, they will fall apart when you try to flip them in the hot oil.

recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com

Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!
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Comments

  1. Kalamity Kelli says

    Yum! I didn’t know there was a place Duncan-Hines had canned lemon filling. Mr. Picky Eater LOVES Hostess Lemon Pies and since we don’t have Hostess anymore – I must make these soon!!

  2. Colleen says

    These look Wonderful and my husband is a big fan of anything lemon.
    These I’m sure would be great with any kind of canned pie filling.
    I don’t have any canned lemon filling in my pantry but I do have cherry. :} Just might make me up some fried cherry pies today or just might wait and make them up for Valentines day and make them heart shaped. :}
    Thanks for the great recipe
    ColleenB.

  3. Jocelyn says

    I do remember those lemon and chocolate pies! It has been years since I have had one. Although I’m thinking your easy home version looks way better!!!

  12. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    OK, I resisted coming over here as long as I could. Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my keyboard as I stare at that gooey lemon filling dripping off of that fried dough. I’ve never seen canned lemon filling in my market…which is a probably a very good thing for me. And I do remember those little fried apple pies that I ate as a kid. So unbelievably good. So now I’m going to go try on my smallest pair of jeans (approx. size: Barbie). Since it would take divine intervention to get them over my hips I’m assuming the trauma will erase the memory of these pies. Either that or I’ll end up throwing away those jeans. ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. Ashley says

    Is it wrong for me to want to lick my screen? These pies are simply drool-worthy. LOVE that lemon oozing out of the sides!

  18. Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen says

    I’ll give you funnel cakes if you give me these lemon pies ~ deal?? ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Wanted to stop by & let you know that you are one of my features this week at Mom’s Test Meal Mondays!!
    Hope you had a great weekend!

  23. Paul Lackey says

    I used wonton wrappers and made mini lemon bites. Almost cried when they were all gone. Those wrappers make it so fast and easy. Thanks for the original inspiration that I embellished upon. You are the cats meow in my book.

  24. Mary says

    Now these look fantastic..I am from Baltimore Md. and grew up with the Tasty Cake pies, lemon being my favorite..Some of their products are now in Ga,they are based in Philadelphia but do not see too many of their pies… this is exciting and i thank you .

  26. Martha says

    I live in Australia so we dont have canned lemon filling… Would I be able to use lemon curd or lemon butter for this… it has a thick consistency

  27. vickie says

    Just wondered how many pies this makes per can of filling? Also, could you make your own homemade lemon pie filling to make these. I am on a homemade or not made at all kick. They look absolutely divine. Got to make some for the hubby, he loves his lemon pie. Maybe make some meringues to go with. LOL. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

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