Fried Apple Pies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oil in a skillet for frying.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the apples and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar.

4. 4

   Continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.

5. 5

   Add the water and lemon juice. Bring the liquid to a boil and add the cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water.

6. 6

   Whisk the vanilla and the cornstarch mixture into the liquid.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

8. 8

   Mix together the shortening, egg, and 3/4 cup of milk.

9. 9

   In a mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together.

10. 10

    Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, working it to make a thick dough.

11. 11

    Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough pieces into thin rounds, about 5 inches in diameter.

12. 12

    Put 1/4 cup of the apple mixture in the center of each round, fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork.

13. 13

    Fry the pies, two to three at a time, in the hot oil, until golden brown.

14. 14

    Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.

15. 15

    Powder the pies with the powdered sugar.