FRIED APPLE RAISIN PIES
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 or 3 inches Crisco to 365°F in deep fryer.For filling, combine apples, raisins and 1/3 cup water in medium saucepan. Cook on medium-high heat until mixture comes to boil. Stir frequently. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove from heat.For pastry, combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in Crisco using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle 1/2 cup water, one tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms ball.Flour rolling surface and pin lightly. Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 1/16 inch thickness. Use lid from 3 pound Crisco can as pattern. Cut 6 circles (5-1/4 inches) from each half. (Reroll as necessary.)Place about one tablespoon of apple filling on each dough circle. Moisten edges with water. Fold in half over filling. Press with fork to seal. Fry, a few at a time, in shortening heated to 365°F. Fry 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Turn once. Remove with slotted metal spoon. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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