Fried Apple Pies

1. 1

   Remove crust from package, unfold and cut crust into 8 equal pie shape pieces.

2. 2

   Place 1 heaping tablespoon of fruit on pastry leaving a 1/2-inch edge all around.

3. 3

   Taking another piece of pastry, dip finger in water and dampen edges of pastry all around.

4. 4

   Place on top of the filling pressing to seal.

5. 5

   Dip end of dinner fork in flour and press continuously around edge to insure a proper seal.

6. 6

   One box of crust will make 8 pies.

7. 7

   Pour cooking oil into a cast iron skillet, a little less tan 1/2-inch deep.

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   This would be 1 1/2 cups oil in a 10-inch skillet.

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   Heat over medium high heat, when oil is hot, place pies in a skillet and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

10. 10

    Drain on a paper towel.

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    Repeat until all pies are cooked or you may wrap and freeze extra pies for another day.

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    While hot, sprinkle with sugar.

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    For an even easier method use canned biscuits that have been rolled out on a 5 or 6-inch round circle.

14. 14

    Seal pies as directed.

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    Serve pies with vanilla ice cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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