6 oz. dried apples, chopped
2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon AND/OR nutmeg
6-inch pie rounds

Place apples in cold water in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium low heat. Simmer until tender - approximately 20 minutes. Add sugar, cinnamon, and/or nutmeg and mix well. Potato masher can be used to mash apples slightly. Place 2 tablespoons apples in center of 6-inch rounds of pie crust. Moisten edges with water, fold and press edges firmly with fork. Fry in melted shortening until brown. Shortening can be decreased in pie crust for fried pies.