George Washington may not have actually chopped down a cherry tree, but cherries have become forever associated with America's first president. These delicious hand pies combine sweet cherries with a flaky beef tallow crust for a patriotic dessert perfect for celebrations and holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- American Tallow pie dough
- American Tallow for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Cook until mixture thickens.
- Allow filling to cool completely.
- Roll dough and cut into circles.
- Fill each circle with cherry filling.
- Fold and seal edges with a fork.
- Heat American Tallow to 350°F.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Why Fry in Beef Tallow?
Beef tallow creates a crisp, golden exterior while enhancing the flavor of the flaky pastry shell.