Fried Apple Pies
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Fried Apple Pies
Yields: 8 servings
"This recipe will give you 6 to 8 easy-to-make little fried pies that burst with apple goodness. Simply cut the dough into 6-inch rounds, spoon a bit of thick cinnamon applesauce onto each round, and fold the rounds in half. Fry in hot oil and sprinkle with confectioners ' sugar."
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
2 apples
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Peel and dice apples. Add sugar and cinnamon. Cook in a saucepan on low heat. Cook until soft, then mash with fork to form a thick applesauce.
2. Sift flour and salt together. Cut in the shortening. Add water and mix with fork.
3. Roll out to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured board. Cut with a large cookie cutter (4 inches in diameter).
4. In each round, place 1 heaping tablespoon fruit. Moisten edges with cold water, fold and press edge with a fork.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Fry pies, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on each side; cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
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