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Ingredients
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2 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
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⅓ cup white sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ cup vegetable shortening
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½ cup water, or as needed
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1 cup vegetable oil for frying
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2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
Directions
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Place the apples into a saucepan with the sugar and cinnamon, and bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook the apples, stirring frequently, until soft, about 10 minutes; mash the apples with a fork to form a chunky applesauce. Set the apple filling aside.
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Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl, and cut in the shortening with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until the dough is moistened, and knead several times just until dough holds together. Place dough onto a floured surface, pat into a round, and roll out 1/8-inch thick. Use a large round cookie cutter (4 inches in diameter) to cut the dough into 8 rounds.
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Place a heaping tablespoon of apple filling onto the center of a dough round, and use your finger to moisten the edge of the crust with cold water. Fold the dough over the filling, and crimp the edges with a fork to make a half-moon-shaped pie. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
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Pour the oil into a skillet over medium-high heat, and gently lay 2 or 3 pies into the hot oil. Fry to a golden brown color, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain the pies on paper towels. Sprinkle a pinch of confectioners' sugar over each pie to serve. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
304 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
38g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 304 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 16g | 20% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Sodium 292mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 13g | |
Protein 3g | 7% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 9mg | 1% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 71mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.