APRICOT FRIED PIES
Source of Recipe
Emoonglo
1 pkg. dried apricots
1 c. sugar
Rinse apricots and put in heavy saucepan.
Cover with water and boil until tender, covered.
Remove lid and continue to cook until about all
of the liquid has cooked out of fruit. Add sugar
and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat
and mash until smooth.
PASTRY:
2/3 c. Crisco
2/3 c. evaporated milk
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Oil for deep frying
Combine flour and salt; work in shortening.
Add milk and mix. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on
floured surface and cut into 6 inch circles or
the size you prefer. Spoon about 1 heaping
tablespoon of filling into center of pastry circle.
Moisten edges with water; fold over and seal edges,
using tines of fork. Fry in deep oil until golden
brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Dust powdered
sugar over each pie (optional).
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