Lemon Curd Mini Fried Pies Microwave lemon curd is a recipe that’s been in my repertoire so long I’ve forgotten the origin. Use your favorite pie crust recipe, or roll out refrigerated pie crust.

With lemons from my tree, I whipped up some Lemon Curd Mini Fried Pies. I made the lemon curd in the microwave, cut out circles from premade piecrust, filled them and did a little frying.

With or without legislative sanction, fried pies are an endearing combination of deliciousness and portability. In the South, they’re typically sold at corner groceries and gas stations, where they ...

The pies are still stacked high and made by owner Mary Swift, who has operated the deli since 1982. The lemon meringue, a personal favorite, was just right.

Of course, she and I both use canned pie filling from the grocer’s shelf. You can make more than one flavor this way – peach, apple, blueberry, even lemon, among others.

People visit Mama Phillips at Bluebird Antiques and Ice Cream Parlor to have one of her famous fried pies. “It is delicious,” a woman said, taking a bite of a lemon fried pie.

2. In a mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add cooled chocolate and vanilla. Mix until well combined and scrape down bowl. 3. Add 2 eggs and mix on high ...