1 (8 oz.) pkg. dried apples
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2-1 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Buttermilk Pastry (recipe follows)
Salad oil

PASTRY RECIPE:

3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/3 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk

Soak apples overnight. Drain and rinse well. Cover apples with water and cook about 1 hour until soft; drain. Add remaining ingredients; mash to combine.

PASTRY: Combine flour, soda and baking powder; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Combine egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture. Knead until smooth. Makes 1 1/2 dozen (5") pies.

Roll out pastry on waxed paper, one-third at a time. Cut out pastry circles, using a 5" saucer as a measure. Place about 3 tablespoons of apple mixture on half of each pastry circle. To seal pies, dip fingers in water and moisten edges of circles; fold in half, making sure edges are even. Using a fork dipped in flour, press pastry edges firmly together. Heat 1" of salad oil to 375 degrees. Cook pies until golden brown on both sides, turning only once. Drain well on paper towels. Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen.