Kentucky Apple Fried Pies

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Kentucky Apple Fried Pies

1 pound dried apples

3/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

2 teaspoons cinnamon -- to taste

Cover dried fruit in water and soak overnight. Drain and add small

amount of

fresh water and cook slowly until tender. Mash the fruit. Add the

sugar,

butter or margarine, and cinnamon to your taste. Stir well and let

the

mixture cool. Make your favorite pie crust, using only half the

regular

amount of shortening. Cut into circles 4 to 6 inches in diameter.

Place a

generous tablespoon of filling on one side of each circle. Fold the

other

side over and seal firmly along the edge with your fingertips or a

fork. Fry

in about 1/2 inch of hot lard, turning once. When pastry is browned,

remove

and drain on paper towels. While pies are still warm, sprinkle

lightly with

sugar.

Yields 16 miniature pies.