PASTRY DOUGH:

2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
6 tbsp. ice water

Sift flour with salt into mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Add enough ice water to make a stiff dough. Roll out half of the dough at a time. Cut in circles about 4 inches across. Place 1 heaping tablespoon dried apples or applesauce in the circle. Lightly dampen the circle with ice water and fold in half. Use a fork to press and seal the edges together. Press tops with a fork at least 3 times.

Assemble all pies before frying. In a skillet, place 1 1/2 cups oil; heat well. Brown pies well on each side. Drain well on a paper towel and sprinkle tops with sugar while pies are still hot.

APPLESAUCE:

4 med. cooking apples, cut into quarters
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. packed brown sugar (or 1/3 to 1/2 c. white sugar)
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Heat apples and water to boiling point over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to break up apples. Cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling point; boil and stir 1 minute. Makes 3 cups.

I double this recipe when I use it to make Fried Apple Pies. Double all ingredients except nutmeg.