• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
A Girl Worth Saving

A Girl Worth Saving

Healthy Recipes

  • Recipe Index
  • Product Reviews
  • Recipe Roundups
  • About
    • About Me
    • Contact A Girl Worth Saving
  • Shop

Grandma Ruth’s Fried Peach Pies using Einkorn Flour

July 17, 2020 · Kelly Bejelly · 9 Comments

Jump to Recipe

Sharing is caring!

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Reddit
  • Yummly 2
closeup of einkorn fried peach pies coved with frosting on a cooling rack.
Einkorn Fried Peach Pies on cooling rack

This post contains affiliate links. Click here to read my affiliate policy.

Last Updated on November 28, 2020

Crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, these homemade fried peach pies are made using einkorn flour and fresh peaches.

Crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, these homemade fried peach pies are made using einkorn flour and fresh peaches.

This year I finally decided it was time to try einkorn flour.

I know.

It’s wheat. Not anything close to Paleo but since I had my children we’ve been more gluten-free than paleo and even.. gasp.. eaten a bit of wheat from time to time.

So in order to keep as clean as possible, I started learning about Einkorn since every real foodie that I’ve meet has love this flour.

What is Einkorn?

Einkorn is an ancient wheat that has not been hybridized. It’s prized for its lower levels of gluten and nutrients. If you are someone who is sensitive to gluten and are NOT celiac, then chances are you can enjoy this flour. It’s non-gmo and grown mainly in Turkey, France and Morocco.

How do you use Einkorn Flour?

It’s said you can use einkorn in a one-to-one ration when changes recipes but from my experience that’s not true. It seems to me that you need to add more liquid to batter type recipes (cake, pancakes, etc) to get a similar texture and consistency. I’ll working this ratio out and sharing more about it in upcoming recipes. So far bread type recipes are closer to the one-to-one ratio.

Where to buy Einkorn flour?

If you can find it in your local health food store, I suggest you get it there as it’s going to be cheaper than online unless you buy in bulk. If you can’t find in your store, get it here on Amazon.

Einkhorn Fried peach pies on a cooling rack

Also, this recipe is by my friend Orleatha’s Grandma Ruth who recently passed away. Orleatha recreated it using einkorn and trust me, it’s DELICIOUS!

Continue to Content
Grandma Ruth's Fried Peach Pies using Einkhorn Flour

Grandma Ruth's Fried Peach Pies using Einkhorn Flour

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Filling

  • 2 cups ripe peaches, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup peach or apricot preserves
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Dough

  • 3 cups einkorn flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick butter, grated using a cheese grater (freeze first)
  • about 3/4 cup ice water

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of cinnamon

Other Ingredients

  • Palm or coconut oil for frying

Instructions

1. Add filling ingredients to a pot over medium heat and stir until butter has melted and preserves have dissolved. Set aside to let cool.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

3. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles cornmeal.

4. Slowly add the ice water and gently form the dough into a ball. If it is looking too dry, add more ice water.

5. Divide dough in half and work with one ball of dough at a time.

6. Sprinkle a work surface with flour and roll a ball of dough out until it is just a little thicker than a tortilla. Cut it into 6-inch circles using a bowl that measures 5 inches across the top. Set scraps aside.

7. Roll out the second piece of dough and cut as many 6-inch circles as will fit.

8. Combine all scraps and reroll to get another circle.

9. Put about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each circle of dough.

10. Fold circles in half, wetting your fingers with water to seal the edges. Make sure edges are completely sealed and crimp edges with the tines of a fork.

11. Heat about 2 to 3 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or deep-sided frying pan. The oil is hot enough when you drop a small piece of dough into it and it immediately sizzles.

12. Fry two pies at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a cooling rack

13. To make the glaze, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle on warm pies.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

© Kelly Bejelly
Crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside, these homemade fried peach pies are made using einkorn flour and fresh peaches.

Related posts:

Cinnamon Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Strawberry Mousse (Vegan, AIP, Whole30)
Strawberry Ice Cream Bon Bons
Paleo Lemon Bars
No Bake Chocolate Fudge
Paleo Red Velvet Mug Cake
Halloween Cake Pops (Gluten-free)
Fried Bananas

Dessert

Previous Post: « 6 Appliances You’ll Want to Get for Your Kitchen ASAP
Next Post: A Comprehensive Review of CBD for Addiction »

About Kelly Bejelly

Kelly Bejelly is a Bestselling Cookbook Author who loves recreating recipes and making them Gluten-free!

Check out my print cookbook Paleo Eats

NEVER MISS A POST

Get a Free 1 week Paleo Meal Plan when you sign up!

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comments

  1. Su says

    July 20, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    Hi, can I use the dough to make a pie crust?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Bejelly says

      July 20, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      yes, of course!

      Reply
  2. Megan Stevens says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:10 am

    These look so classic, flaky and delicious. I can’t think of anything more summery than peach pie, how special!

    Reply
  3. ChihYu says

    July 29, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    Oh, these look absolutely wonderful! I love peach pies – the filling and the yummy crust! A delicious treat that will go so well with a cup of tea!

    Reply
  4. Stacey L Crawford says

    July 30, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Wow, my kids are going to love this! I’ve tried frying peach hand pies before. Your grandma is brilliant!

    Reply
  5. jen says

    July 31, 2020 at 12:07 pm

    Delicious! I am a peach fan and these little hand pies are a great idea! yumm!

    Reply
  6. linda spiker says

    July 31, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    These are the cutest little pies ever! Yay for gramma Ruth!

    Reply
  7. Donny says

    August 2, 2020 at 10:03 am

    I’ve been so curious about einkorn flour and now you’ve given me a good reason to try it!

    Reply
  8. Erin says

    August 2, 2020 at 11:55 pm

    I love that you used einkorn! I’ve tried it a few times but had such troubles with it (but I wasn’t using recipes already calling for it). These look amazing!

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Kelly. I've been cooking and creating recipes at A Girl Worth Saving for the last 9 years. I focus on simple, healthy recipes that everyone will love. Read More…

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
paleo eats cookbook cover with details on how to buy it

Popular Posts

  • The Best 10 Whole 30 Desserts You’ll Ever Eat
  • Quick 20-minute Moo Shu Chicken (use leftover chicken)
  • Best No Tomato Chili (Full of Flavor)
  • Ginger Chicken
  • Dry Rub Pork Spare Ribs

rocky mountain essential oils not mlm text
best infrared sauna with text overlay
best celery juicer

Footer

SEARCH THIS SITE

NEVER MISS A POST

Get a Free 1 week Paleo Meal Plan when you sign up!

  • Contact Me
  • Black Friday Kitchen Deals

Copyright Bejelly LLC 2020· Privacy Policy | Site Build and Design by eMrkts

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.