Grandma Weesie’s Fried Peach Pies
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Tim Ferro, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi
These half-moon fried peach hand pies boast a buttery, golden brown flaky shell and a sweet, jammy peach filling—both of which are made from scratch. Remember to crimp the sides so every corner is fully sealed to prevent them from bursting open while frying.
These pastries were developed by novelist Andrew Sean Greer, and are inspired by the recipe his grandmother, Louise Thomason, used to make—but never documented—during the holidays when he was a kid. Read more about their significance in his essay.
What you’ll need
Deep-Fry Thermometer
$16 At Amazon
Cast Iron Skillet
$40 At Amazon
Cookie & Biscuit Cutter Set
$13 At Amazon
French Rolling Pin
$29 At Amazon
Set of 6 Pastry Rulers
$20 At Kitchen Jukebox
Tongs
$18 $14 At Amazon
Recipe notes
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