Subj : 12/1 Nat Fried Pie Day 5 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Sat Nov 30 2024 15:02:00 MMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Apricot & Peach Fried Pies Categories: Pastry, Fruits, Snacks Yield: 18 Pies MMMMM--------------------------DOUGH--------------------------------- 4 c A-P flour 2 ts Salt 1 c Shortening or lard 1 c Milk MMMMM-------------------------FILLING-------------------------------- 8 oz Dried apricots 6 oz Pkg dried peaches 3/4 c White sugar Water to cover 2 c Oil for frying TO MAKE CRUST: In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Mix in milk and stir until dough forms a ball. Roll out dough and cut into 18 6" circles. Set aside. TO MAKE FILLING: In a large saucepan, combine apricots, peaches, and sugar. Add enough water to cover fruit. Cover pan and cook over low heat until fruit is falling apart. Remove lid and continue to cook until water is evaporated. Place oil or shortening in small high-sided skillet. Place over medium heat. Spoon equal amounts of filling into each pastry circle and fold in half. Seal pastry with a fork dipped in cold water. Fry a few pies at a time in hot oil, browning on both sides. Drain pies on paper towels. COOK'S NOTE: If you use shortening, like Crisco, melt it so it's 2" deep. Elaine Trimmedbush, La Mirada, California RECIPE FROM: https://www.allrecipes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM .... The devil finds work for idle glands. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: capitolcityonline.net * Telnet/SSH:2022/HTTP (1:2320/105) .