*Ingredients
+For the pastry:
°2 cups all-purpose flour
°½ cup shortening, chilled
°1 teaspoon of salt
°½ cup cold water
+For the apple filling:
°2 apples
°¼ c white sugar, or to taste
°⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
°frying oil
*Directions
Sifting flour and salt together. Cut the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time and mix with a fork. When flour mixture is moist, gather it into a ball, wrap it in plastic also refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Peel & dice the apples and place them in saucepan. Combined sugar and cinnamon; pour on apples and toss to coat. Cook, covered, in a saucepan over low heat. Cooking to tender, then mash with a fork to form a thick applesauce. Letting cool.
Transfering dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut rounds with a large cookie cutter (4 inches in diameter).
In each round, place 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit. Moisten edges with cold water, fold in half and press edge with fork to seal. Repeat with remaining batter and filling.
Heat oil in deep fryer or saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Fry the pies, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on each side; bake until crust is golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Enjoy !
