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To prepare dough, lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
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Combine flour, salt and baking powder, stirring with a whisk.
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Combine the milk and shortening in a large bowl, stirring until shortening dissolves.
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Gradually add flour mixture to milk mixture, tossing with a fork just until blended.
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Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap.
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Knead into a ball (dough will feel sticky).
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Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
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To prepare filling, combine dried apples, raisins, 1/2 cup water and apple cider in a small saucepan.
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Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in brown sugar and cool to room temperature.
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Preheat over to 450F Divide dough into 8 equal portions.
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Working with 1 dough portion at a time (cover remaining portions to prevent drying), roll each portion into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
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Spoon about 2 tbsp filling onto half of each circle; mosten edges of dough with water.
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Fold dough over filling; press edges together with a fork to seal.
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Place pies onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
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Combine egg white and 1 tbsp water, stirring with a whisk; brush over the pies.
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Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
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Bake at 450F for 12 minutes or until golden.
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Place on a wire rack.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
