Fried Lemon Pies-just like you remember from childhood!
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
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
- Place 1 inch of oil in a heavy pan, heat over medium heat until hot (about 350 degrees if using a thermometer.)
- 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.
- 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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Sherry K - Jazzy Gourmet says
Can I just tell you how darned tasty these look!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Sherry, they were VERY tasty!
Diane says
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
So glad you liked them! 15 pies, wonderful.
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.
Joan Hayes says
OMG Paul, you’re a genius! I can’t wait to try your version!
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 .
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Mary. Yes, we can now get TastyKake Products locally but I haven’t seen the pies yet.
Paula says
I LOVE fried pies, any flavor, but apple is my fav! These look so so good!
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
Joan Hayes says
Yes you could use either or you could change up flavors and use a fruit jam.
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.