Half Moon Pies
List of Ingredients
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2 c. dried apples
2 c. cold water
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
1 orange, juice and grated rind
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 recipe (double crust) pie pastry
Cook the dried apples in a saucepan with water and the salt. When apples are soft and pulpy. Add the sugar, orange and cinnamon. Simmer until water is cooked away. Roll pastry out and cut in 8 inch circles. Place generous portions of the mixture on half of the pastry rounds; fold the pastry over and pinch the edges tightly together. Bake in 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake about 35 to 40 minutes longer or until golden brown. Makes 6 half moon pies.
--PIE DOUGH:--
2 c. flour
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. ice water
Sift flour and measure. Cut in shortening until in small flakes. Add salt to small amount of water and dissolve. Add to flour. Ball and roll into circles.
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