Lunch: Fried Peach Pies

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of Fried Peach Pies

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

Two 29-ounce cans diced peaches in light syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the filling: Drain the peaches into a medium saucepan, reserving the peaches. In a bowl, whisk the brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon, then stir into the peach syrup, along with the vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, and cook until the syrup has thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. For the dough: Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the oil and stir to combine. Add the milk, 1/4 cup at a time, mixing until the dough pulls away from sides of the bowl but is still a little wet. Lay out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead just until it comes together. Roll out to a 1/4-inch thickness and then cut out 6-inch circles, using a paring knife or an inverted bowl. Place 1/4 cup of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Moisten the outer edges of the circles with water and fold the dough over to form half-moons. Crimp the edges with your fingers to seal. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer. In batches of two, carefully place the pies in the oil and fry until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side. With a slotted spoon, transfer the fried pies to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain of excess oil, then immediately toss with cinnamon sugar to coat. Serve hot.