Little Fried Pies

• 4 cups dried apple slices or peaches
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
• 1 each Fried Pie Pastry, prepared (click to view recipe)
• 1 x vegetable oil
• 1 x sugar
• 3 cups flour, all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 each eggs beaten
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vinegar

1. Combine apples and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until tender.
3. Cool; mash slightly, if necessary.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon, and set aside.
5. Divide pastry into thirds; roll each portion to 1/4 inch thickness on waxed paper.
6. Cut into 5-inch circles.
7. Place about 2 tablespoons apple mixture on half of each pastry circle.
8. To seal pies, dip fingers in water, and moisten edges of pastry circles; fold circles in half, making sure edges are even.
9. Press edges of filled pastry firmly together using a fork dipped in flour.
10. Heat 1/2 inch of oil to 375F (190C) in a large skillet.
11. Fry pies until golden brown on both sides, turning once.
12. Drain well on paper towels.
13. Sprinkle with sugar.

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Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/little-fried-pies-6104 (may not work)