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January 7, 2013

Fried Lemon Pies

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!

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Fried Lemon Pies

Fried Lemon Pies

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.

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Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!
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Filed Under: Fruits, Pies, Tarts, & Pastries Tagged With: dessert, easy, fried, lemon, pie crust, Pies, Pillsbury, snack, Snacks

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Comments

  1. Kalamity Kelli says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:57 am

    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

    January 7, 2013 at 10:08 am

    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

    January 7, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    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!!!

  4. Tanya-Lemonsforlulu.com says

    January 7, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    You are speaking my language Joan! LOVE these! I never would have thought of lemon in fried pies, but I can see how these would be absolutely divine!

  5. CharlesR says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    These would be great with Meyer Lemon Curd (foodinjars.com)!

    Have a Joyful Day :~D
    Charlie

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      oh my, yes they would Charles!

  6. Jen @ Jens Favorite Cookies says

    January 7, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    While I definitely will NOT take lemon pie over chocolate, I find the idea of frying them really intriguing! What a fun idea!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      hehe, Jen, Don’t worry, I’m back with chocolate!

  7. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    January 8, 2013 at 2:08 am

    Yes, please Joan! I want me some of these. Badly!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      I’d pass one through the computer to you if I could!

  8. Carol | a cup of mascarpone says

    January 8, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    WOW!!! I remember these well and can’t wait to try them!!!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm

      Those pies were the best!

  9. Christine (Cook the Story) says

    January 8, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    So quick AND so delicious-looking. Joan, these pies are about to break all of my New Year’s Resolutions. But gosh-darned won’t it be fun watching them crumble as I bite into fried lemon pie!!!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      Thanks Christine, this is why I don’t make resolutions!

  10. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    January 8, 2013 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks for linking up at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s! Oh I am drooling over the lemon! With all the sweets over the holidays I need some citrus! Thank for sharing!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks Chandra!

  11. Diana - FreeStyleMama says

    January 9, 2013 at 4:41 am

    WOW! They look great!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks Diana!

  12. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    January 10, 2013 at 6:20 am

    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. 🙂

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      hahahaha, I love you Anita! I threw all those jeans away years ago, who needs trauma in their life when there’s lemon pie?

  13. Kate@Diethood says

    January 11, 2013 at 4:09 am

    Whaaaa?! Oh my… I need these in my life! Like right away!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Yes you do Kate!

  14. Havaalanı İşletme Oyunları says

    January 11, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    great

  15. Ashley says

    January 13, 2013 at 4:00 am

    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!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks Ashley, but don’t lick your screen, you’ll be so disappointed 🙂

  16. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    January 13, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    Hubby loves lemon and hubby would LOVE it if I made these. I’m thinking Valentine’s Day 🙂 Pinned! Thanks so much for linking on Busy Monday!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      you know the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!

  17. Claire @ A Little Claire-ification says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:06 am

    Good cow, these look amazing!! – Claire

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      hehe, Thanks Claire!

  18. Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:11 am

    I’ll give you funnel cakes if you give me these lemon pies ~ deal?? 😉
    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!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      Jaime, thanks for the feature and I think we could work some sort of trade out!

  19. Josie says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Very creative! I can’t wait to try these. The fillings are endless…Thanks!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks Josie!

  20. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:46 am

    I have been craving lemon lately! This sounds like it would be right up my alley! Thank you for sharing at All My Bloggy Friends last week. I look forward to seeing what you share this week 🙂

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      Jamie, theys were the best lemon pies I’ve had in a long, long time!

  21. Sherry K - Jazzy Gourmet says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:39 am

    Can I just tell you how darned tasty these look!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks Sherry, they were VERY tasty!

  22. Diane says

    January 17, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    I just made these. YUM!!! I used my biscuit cutter and got 15 pies out of the 2 pie crusts. Thank you!

    • Joan Hayes says

      January 18, 2013 at 12:31 am

      So glad you liked them! 15 pies, wonderful.

  23. Paul Lackey says

    July 1, 2013 at 11:29 pm

    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.

    • Joan Hayes says

      July 2, 2013 at 9:20 am

      OMG Paul, you’re a genius! I can’t wait to try your version!

  24. Mary says

    July 2, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    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 .

    • Joan Hayes says

      July 3, 2013 at 12:07 am

      Thanks Mary. Yes, we can now get TastyKake Products locally but I haven’t seen the pies yet.

  25. Paula says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I LOVE fried pies, any flavor, but apple is my fav! These look so so good!

  26. Martha says

    February 17, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    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

    • Joan Hayes says

      February 17, 2014 at 10:31 pm

      Yes you could use either or you could change up flavors and use a fruit jam.

  27. vickie says

    February 17, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    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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