Apricot Fried Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
2 c. self-rising flour
2/3 c. ice water
1 pkg. dried apricots
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. allspice
oil (for frying)
powdered sugar

Preparation

Combine shortening and flour with a pastry blender.
Add water a little at a time, tossing with a fork to mix.
Form a ball; cover and set aside.
Dice apricots.
Cover with water in a heavy saucepan; cover and simmer until apricots are tender.
Uncover and continue cooking until all of the water is cooked out.
Add sugar and spice to the apricots, cooking until sugar dissolves.
Cool. Roll out dough on floured surface and cut into 8 (6-inch) circles. Place 1/4 cup filling on each; fold in half and moisten edges with a little water to seal. Crimp edges with a fork.
Heat oil to 375\u00b0 and deep fry pies about 3 minutes until golden brown.
Drain and sprinkle with powdered sugar.