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Traditionally sopapillas are little pillows of fried dough. They can be served with savory ingredients but also as a dessert with honey and cinnamon.
You can certainly make them from scratch, but I'm happy to show you a quick, easy, lighter way to make them using flour tortillas. While I didn't invent this idea, I'm happy to share the way I put together the basic ingredients and method, including tips I've learned along the way...
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Peach Sopapillas
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 six-inch flour tortilla
- 2-3 teaspoons shortening (you can also use olive oil, or your favorite oil,
butter, lard, vegetable shortening, or cold-pressed coconut oil - see my note below)
butter, lard, vegetable shortening, or cold-pressed coconut oil - see my note below)
- Raw honey for drizzling (Raw honey is far, far better tasting than heat-processed honeys. It's truly worth the price and makes a huge difference in flavor. If you can find local raw honey, that's an even better benefit for your immune system. Read more here.)
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon mixed with - 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 ripe, fresh peach
DIRECTIONS: Place a skillet on medium-high heat and add your choice of shortening (oil, butter, lard, etc). You must use some kind of shortening and enough of it or the tortilla will not properly bubble up.
When the oil is hot (or the butter melted), place the tortilla in the pan. Allow it to heat up (15 to 20 seconds), then flip it and wait patiently for the tortilla to bubble up. (See my photos below.) If it does not bubble up, you need to increase the heat and keep waiting. Then flip it one more time to finish cooking and remove it from the pan. Slip it on the plate, drizzle it with raw honey, and sprinkle it generously with cinnamon sugar. Use a pizza cutter to slice it into sections.
When the oil is hot (or the butter melted), place the tortilla in the pan. Allow it to heat up (15 to 20 seconds), then flip it and wait patiently for the tortilla to bubble up. (See my photos below.) If it does not bubble up, you need to increase the heat and keep waiting. Then flip it one more time to finish cooking and remove it from the pan. Slip it on the plate, drizzle it with raw honey, and sprinkle it generously with cinnamon sugar. Use a pizza cutter to slice it into sections.
To serve, slice up a fresh peach and arrange the slices on the center of a plate as shown in my photos. Drizzle with raw honey and cinnamon sugar. Place the sopapilla slices around the plate, top the center of the peach slices with whipped cream or ice cream and eat with joy!
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My shortening note: My favorite shortening for this recipe is cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil. This is a delicious oil, and of all the shortenings I tested with this recipe, coconut oil gave the absolute best results. It doesn't brown the way butter does at a high temperature; it brings a lovely, slightly nutty flavor to the tortilla; and it creates a nice, crisp texture in the tortilla as it cools.
To learn more about it and tips on which kind to buy, click here for my past recipe post on Chocolate Ricotta Muffins that includes the subject of coconut oil.
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This is a great idea! I love sopapillas & with this recipe I can fry one flour tortilla when I crave a sopapilla. Then I can settle in with The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller. :) lnchudej@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe! It might be simple, but it will taste amazing 😊
ReplyDeleteI am excited for the new book that is coming out. I am catching up with the series now.
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Can't wait to try this. We have a fruit farm in WNY and peaches are one of our main crops! cheers (at) MarjimManor (dot) com
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Thanks for this delectable and beautiful treat which is so tempting for summer. I enjoy peaches and perfect with sopapillas. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSopapillas are a wonderful dessert, breakfast and lunch idea and combined with peaches make a very beautiful surprise for the family. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt's about time your back Jack! I've been jonesing for a new book... heck, you've been in my cart since pre-orders came out! I am in heaven now that you're in print again! This recipe sounds fabulous & I can't wait to try it the day your book arrives on my doorstep!
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I like peaches but usually eat them plain or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and grilled.
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Welcome back, Jack! Can't wait to hear what you've been up to. This has been a good summer for peaches and here's another yummy (and easy) way to use them up. Great giveaway - I want it ;-) thanks!
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Had to add that I tried this recipe right away with the last of the fresh peaches. Modified it a bit but really delicious, everybody is loving it. And yes, of course I read Cleo's newsletter!
DeleteSooo glad Jack is coming back !! I've read all the Haunted Bookshop books as well as all The CoffeeHouse mysteries. . Recipe sounds yummy too. Thanks for sharing it. Vicki . nvictoria77@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the return of Jack! The peaches I bought from the Saturday market are just hitting peak ripeness and will be perfectly shown off in this sopapilla. taft.jane(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat an easy, fruity dessert/snack! Love the idea. I admit that I have not read this series so clicked on the link to get the skinny on it. Sounds like fun reading to me.
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DeleteI have been waiting for this book for years! akur at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteRecipe looks awesome! Love your books. areadingmum@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteRecipe looks delicious! Congratulations for the return of Jack!
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Easy, pretty, and tasty!
ReplyDeleteAND Jack's almost back!!! Hurray!
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Hurray for Jack and Cleo's newsletter!
DeleteThat's much quicker and easier than baking a pie. I should make it soon.
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I'm excited for the new Pen & Jack story! turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com
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DeleteLove peaches and this looks like a great recipe. I haven't read any of the Haunted Bookstore series, but I'm looking forward to reading it.
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OK, I need to pick up some tortillas and get fresh peaches at the Farmers' Market on Saturday!
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Wahoo!! A win-win... New recipe and a new Jack book!! Can not wait!! edie_bruckart @yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI just bought fresh peaches and always have tortillas. This will be a great snack with my tea in the afternoon.
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Oh, my, Cleo Coyle and Marc, and of course Jack, I would love to win this! I just finished the series again, ( I think this is the 4th time through,) and preordered the new one for my Paperwhite. I love this series and can't wait to read the newest one. I love the Coffeehouse mysteries too! Thanks so much for the many hours of reading pleasure. If I win you can contact me through FB or at nola@marimbist.com
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to reconnect with Jack!
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I know their more work making from scratch (Sopapilla’s) but with the peaches (truly an amazing idea by the way) they are heavenly especially with coffee ��!! calilady62@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour peach dessert looks scrumptious. So glad Jack is back! sand1948@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteLove peaches and these look delicious.
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Love the bookstore and Jack. So glad to have a new book.Love the idea of recipe. Candykennedy45@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat perfect timing for your recipe as I picked up some peaches as our local orchard (hard to beat just picked peaches). I’m so glad that Jack is back. I’ve missed this series and can’t wait to have a new mystery by my favorite author. Debf1243@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI love sopapillas, but am more excited about the chocolate muffins, lol! I can't wait to read this book as I have read what I believe is ALMOST everything you have written!
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Love everything peach and simple makes it even better...I love Jack and glad he is back...try not to let him hide for so long next time...Thank you for all your books and hours of reading enjoyment...dianetelford@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteOMG, this looks like the Hispanic version of Italian fried dough (pizza freet) that was a Sunday afternoon treat at my grandparents' house! A quick dessert is so appreciated on a hot summer day even when you have air conditioning! sharonrizzo@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh this looks so good. I love peaches and i love sopapillas. I know my family would like this. scoobyspenny@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Jack!! And thank you for the yummy recipe. bskts4unme(@)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteBooks sounds good. Eat peaches plain. cheetahthecat1986ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteJust got the first book for kindle- looking forward to reading it! Thanks for the recipes too!! I can be reached at smoseson180 AT gmail.com (not sure how my other outdated email address wound up here as my "signature!"
ReplyDeleteOh my, the recipe sounds amazing and surprisingly easy. I LOVE the coffeehouse mysteries. I tend to alternate reading them in book form and listening to The audio version. Both are so enjoyable.
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Thank you for the great recipe. I haven’t read any of your books yet, but I will be starting them now.
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I cant wait to read these mysteries. jjmparrot@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love peaches i am not a fruit person but peaches are great and here in dubuque. ia we have a man who has an orchard of them and we always buy 2 or 3 cases so thank you for the recipe that is right up my alley! Love your books and would love to read and review this one in print peggy clayton ptclayton2@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see this series continuing. Love this recipe, so simple. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThis looks so mouth watering... and just in time for peach season! I think a splash of bourbon in the honey... what'daya think Jack?
ReplyDeleteI love this series! I pre-ordered the new book and can't wait to get it! I miss Jack and Penelope! Thank you for this chance! areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great recipe. I love anything with peaches in it. Looking forward to reading about Jack again.
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The recipe sounds great--ty for the giveaway! legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThat peach receipe sounds great . I am going to try it this weekend . Thank you . Can’t wait for Jack’s new book 😊
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DeleteIt sounds really good. Now i have another character to fall in love with.
ReplyDeleteI have missed this series so much!! I have a crush on Jack.....I follow him on Facebook. He's a doll. VWinship at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteOh my, we have some ripe peaches that need to be eaten...this must be fate. Lol. Thank you for sharing! I haven't read this one yet, I've just added it to my TBR. Thank you. konecny7(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThese made with peaches are so delicious! Thanks to Cleo's Newsletter for publishing it. marafra......
ReplyDeleteI am excited that Jack is finally back! I have been waiting for-ev-er...Thanks for the new book to look forward to! I can hardly wait!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! Just finished re-reading all the Jack books. So looking forward to Jack's return.
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Forgot to add I read "Cleo's newsletter" :)
DeleteCan’t wait for the new book. I’ve missed Jack. Cgraet@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI'm new to your books, they look awesome. Also, the recipe looks delicious!
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Love peach dishes, this one looks easy and tasty. Really enjoy your books, embam1969 at comcast dot net
ReplyDeleteI have read all the books from both series. On Facebook I like both Cleo and Jack's pages. You can find me there and at foroughi2of4@cox.net
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the new mystery for Pen and Jack.
I love this series!To me Jack is the perfect cross between Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe and Robert B. Parker's Spenser, two of my favorite literary detectives. jacoxwell@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh my! I am drooling over this recipe. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to this new book.
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Glad I get the newsletter, otherwise I might have missed this yummy recipe. On top of which, I didn't know about the ghost series. I can't wait to start them.
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Great recipe and I loved ve all your newsletters.
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Mmm, yummy peaches. Can't wait to try this. So excited Jack is back.
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Hello, so happy to learn through Cleo's Newsletter that the newest "Jack" mystery is about to be released. Enjoy your work, and recipes, so much! mrsclau
ReplyDeleteI can’t wait to read the book and try the recipe. Mwhanzel@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteI never thought to do this with flour tortillas, this is so easy and looks so delicious. Thanks for the great recipe and congratulations on your newest book!!! darholley1 (at) aol (dot) com
ReplyDeleteHubby loved these!!! Thank you for the recipe!!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good. We're starting to come to a close of the peach season now, but I think we can still pick up fresh ones. YUMMM!!! Please see if you can get this series recorded on Audible. I haven't yet met Jack for that reason. :-( Mberbeza@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks yummy. I'm so excited for the new book to be released. I love the "Jack" series and have been hoping there would be another one. I love seeing Cleo's newsletter in my inbox 😊
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DeleteThis sopapilla recipe looks amazing! Of course, never one to leave well enough alone, I'd also be tempted to try either grilling the peach half or lightly caramelizing it in a pan with some sugar (grilled stone fruits are my kryptonite, honestly). I can't wait to read the latest Haunted Bookshop story! I've been waiting so long! LadyCrymsyn(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe sopapillas sound absolutely amazing. You are a new author to me, I have a lot of catching up to do. I look forward to reading them. ❤️❤️ Thank you for the chance.
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DeleteCleo's Newsletter directed me to this peach of a post! I've never been much of a peach-eater, but I'm certainly willing to experiment if honey and cinnamon are involved! jsmith3
ReplyDeleteI love peaches. And I'm delighted this new book is coming out soon! rebarge
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait for the new book to be released! I am re-reading the others in anticipation, in between making batches of peach jam.
ReplyDeleteHave a peach just sitting there that'd be perfect for this! Can't wait to try it! More so though, I AM GIDDY WITH EXCITEMENT FOR THE NEW BOOK!!!! I've missed Jack and Penelope. So glad I get Cleo's Newsletter!!!! tracyle******* at *****.com
ReplyDeleteI just read Cleo's newsletter and am waiting for Jack to come home with me. He is a real gem. darleneattc@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love reading Cleo's newsletter. The recipes all look great.
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So excited for the new book which I have been patiently waiting for! Always enjoy your newsletters and follow you and Jack on FB. You can reach me at scrapgirl1467 AT Gmail DOT com
ReplyDeleteSO exciting! #NEWBook - can't wait! #BookshopMystery & #Peaches = Exciting & Delicious! Thanks @CleoCoyle for all you do and share #Creativity
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious -- and so simple. Thank you for sharing your tips! Adorable book cover, too.
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Always love reading the Coffeehouse Mysteries Newsletter! Super excited Jack is BACK ��....give him my email addy mybarnie@optonline.net....so excited to reconnect! Thank you Cleo ��
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite series. I also love the coffeehouse series.
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DeleteThanks for the recipe in Cleo's Newsletter. It looks delicious. mary at krekelberg dot com.
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ReplyDeleteA new sweet dessert, coffee, Cleo's Newsletter to keep me informed of the man you can't help but love, dear long gone but soon back Jack. It doesn't get any better once that new book is in my hands! bgwmart
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to go to New Mexico and eat sopapillas
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ReplyDeleteI'm in Texas and traditional sopapillas are time consuming to make so it's fun to see a recipe that will fill the need for sopapillas "in a hurry!" I usually make the recipes featured in your "Cleo's Newsletter" as stated but then I tweak them occasionally... in this recipe I would saute the peaches with butter, cinnamon & sugar before serving them with the sopapillas... just because I like cooked peaches! And I'm stoked to see that Jack is finally back... I've been waiting for years! Thanks!! kjkoukl
ReplyDeleteI so glad Cleo’s Newsletter had this recipe in it. Something to make when the new book is out! Thank you rbonge276@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI’m always thrilled to get new peach recipes. Thanks for sharing it in your newsletter. I can’t express how delighted I am that the new Jack Sheperd mystery is almost here. I’ve been eagerly awaiting it since the last one. kchinetti at gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteShepard. Autocorrect changed it three different times—all were wrong. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteI read Cleo's Newsletter and had to come see the recipe as sopapillas were a favorite dessert growing up. The addition of peaches puts this version over the top. Thanks much for sharing! I'm following Cleo now, but just in case, I'm at brenda (at) agtooth (dot) com.
ReplyDeleteLove receiving "Cleo's Newsletter" and seeing what she has going on...and the wonderful recipes are an added bonus. Thanks for sharing the Peachy Fun Sopapillas...a definite "Must Make!" DewGirl19(at)Hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love cinnamon and fresh peaches, so this easy recipe sounds so good! I'm so looking forward to this new Haunted Bookshop mystery, that I'm re-reading the whole series in anticipation. I'm signed up for Cleo's Newsletter under picard1. Have a happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the coconut oil suggestion in Cleo's newsletter.
ReplyDeleteI am hungry for the next release too. judydee2
Sounds delicious! Glad I'm subscribed to Cleo's Newsletter so that I saw the link. magikp3
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the next book--it's been on my Amazon wishlist for YEARS!! mltederstrom@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued with the idea of using coconut oil. The recipe looks delish! And I'm thrilled that Jack is back ! jhteague@me.com
ReplyDeleteI saw this post mentioned in Cleo's Newsletter and had to stop by. I'm so excited! I'm going to need to re-read the rest of the Haunted Bookshop Mystery to prepare for more Jack. I've been waiting for years!
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This recipe looks like a great one for this grandma to make with granddaughters. All the recipes I have tried from your books are wonderful. Of course I have most of them. So glad Jack is back! bobntoni@aol.com
ReplyDeleteThis was perfect for my afternoon snack. I had to stop reading the latest Cleo's newsletter to try it. Lucky for me I had one peach and a few flour tortillas.I used local honey I just bought over the weekend. YUM !!! bjh150 at hotmail.com
ReplyDeletemmabry11 Love your books! I can't wait to see what crime Jack solves in your new book. Keep writing and we will keep reading and of course enjoying your wonderful food.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks amazing. I am so happy I have some peaches at home. This will be on the menu tonight!. I can't wait to read the new Haunted Bookshop Mystery book. Thanks for the updates, recipes and great books!
ReplyDeleteI love peaches! Can hardly wait for the new book!
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ReplyDeleteThanks to everyone for stopping by to comment. We wish we could give a prize to all of you, but there’s only one winner today. By random number draw, that winner is “Margo B.” Congratulations, Margo, we hope you enjoy our brand new Haunted Bookshop Mystery: The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller!
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