grandma's tn. fried pies
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A true Southern treat . My family from the rural Nashville ,Tn.area all learned how to make them from their Grannys.Wouldn't be a family reunion with out them.
(2 ratings)
yield
12 to 15 depends on the size
Ingredients For grandma's tn. fried pies
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1 pkgDried Apples (or about 1/2 pound)
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1 qtwater
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3/4 cSugar
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1 tspCinnamon
How To Make grandma's tn. fried pies
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1Put apples and water in a large pot ;bring to a boil, Reduce heat and cook uncovered until mixture thickens . Stir in sugar and cinnamon . Refrigerate.
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2Pastry for the pies... 4 cups self- rising flour...1 cup butter softened ...3/4 cup water ... Combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
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3Roll pastry onto a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness . Cut into 4 inch size circles. I use a saucer or a fruit dish as my pattern to cut around . Place about 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple mixture on one half of each circle . Fold in half. Press edges together with a fork dipped in flour. Heat 2 inches oil in a large skillet .heat to about 360 . Cook the pies in oil until golden brown turning once. Drain on paper towel . Sprinkle with sugar and cinamon
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