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Fried Pies: Fried Pies In General

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 cups dried fruit of choice
  
• Water to cover fruit
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 3/4 cup shortening
  
• 5 to 6 tablespoons water
  
• 1 tablespoon sugar
  






Instructions



1. Place dried fruit in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until tender. Drain and sweeten to taste with 1 cup or more of sugar. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar, flour, salt, shortening and water. Mix well and roll into a large ball. Pinch off a small amount of dough and roll to 4 inches in diameter. Spread 2 tablespoons of cooked fruit mixture on half the 4 inch pastry. Fold over,press edges and prick top with a fork.