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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

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When I was younger, I was constantly in the kitchen helping my mom bake. It was fun getting to play with the flour and always getting to lick the spoon. I’ve always expressed an interest in baking and now I feel that it’s the right time for me to take over. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree as well as a full-time aunt to the sweetest little kids (they might pop up in some of the posts). I’ve learned most of what I know about baking and cooking from my mom, and I am continuing to self-teach through trial and error, which means plenty of sweets to be eaten. Read more...

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  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!!

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  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.

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  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!!!

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  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. 🙂

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  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!

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