Southern Fried Pies

By kimrinaldi1

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2-1/2 Cups Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/3 Cup Shortening
• 1 Egg, Beaten
• 1 {6-1/2- ounce} Can Evaporated Milk
• Oil for Frying
• Filling:
• 1 Cup dried fruit, {apple, peaches, apricots, figs,prunes} per recipe
• 2 Cups Water
• Sugar to Taste
• Spices to taste:Cinnamon,Nutmeg, Cloves,Allspice

Preparation

Step 1

Sift together dry crust ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry cutter or two knives. Mix egg with milk and add to dry mixture to make a stiff dough.Chill for at least 24 hours. Roll dough out to1/8-inch thickness and cut into 3-or 4-inch circles. To make filling, combine dried fruit with water in a saucepan.Bring to a boil, reduce heat.Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until fruit is tender and water is absorbed.Combine fruit with sugar and spices to taste. Mix well. Place 2 tablespoons of cooked fruit off center on each dough circle. Fold over and press edges together with a fork and prick on both sides with fork to vent. Fry in medium hot oil until golden brown. Drain. Makes about 24 pies.