Recipe Apricot and Peach Fried Pies (Pie)

Required Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 8 ounces dried apricots
• 1 (6 ounce) package dried peaches
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Preparing/Cooking:

• 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-inch 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.

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