Apricot Fried Pies

"I found this recipe in a Southern Living Magazine about 20 years ago. It was for apple fried pies but my mother and I modified it for dried apricots. I don't make these often because it is time consuming to roll out each individual fried pie."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
12 pies
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place apricots in a medium saucepan; add water to cover.
  • Cover pan and cook over low heat 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Mash appricots, and add sugar; set aside.
  • Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Sprinkle cold water (1 Tablespoon at a time) evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Shape into a ball and chill.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Roll one portion to 1/8" thickness on a lightly foured surface; cut into 3 1/2-inch circles.
  • Spoon aout 1 teaspoon apricot filling on half of each pastry circle, moisten edges and fry.

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I'm originally from Tennessee but moved to Louisiana when I married my husband. In addition to cooking I enjoy making quilts, sewing, reading, and gardening. I have an immense collection of cookbooks but find the majority of my recipes online. I like it that they are rated. I am the mother of three children. My son is now with the Lord. My two girls are grown and married. My youngest has two young children.
 
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