Everyone deserves
a well-earned break now and then and if you’re the type of person
who would like to combine a trip abroad with a delicious cooking experience,
this is the prize for you!
2
cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
2 apples
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil
Method
Peel
and dice apples. Add sugar and cinnamon. Cook
in a saucepan on low heat. Cook until soft,
then mash with fork to form a thick applesauce.
Sift
flour and salt together. Cut in the shortening.
Add water and mix with fork.
Roll
out to about 1/8 inch thick on a floured board.
Cut with a large cookie cutter (4 inches in
diameter).
In
each round, place 1 heaping tablespoon fruit.
Moisten edges with cold water, fold and press
edge with a fork.
Heat
oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
Fry pies, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes
on each side; cook until golden brown. Drain
on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners
sugar.
