Fried Apple Pies Recipe

Sift flour and salt together. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time and mix with fork. When the flour mixture is moistened gather it into a ball wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Peel and dice the apples and place them in a saucepan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; pour over the apples and toss to coat. Cook covered in a saucepan on low heat. Cook until soft then mash with fork to form a thick applesauce. Allow to cool.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thick and cut rounds with a large cookie cutter (4 inches in diameter).

In each round place 1 heaping tablespoon fruit. Moisten edges with cold water fold in half and press edge with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Fry the pies a few at a time 2 to 3 minutes on each side; cook until the crust is golden brown. Drain on paper towels.