fried fruit pies

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 ounces dried apricots
• water to cover
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (15 ounce) package frozen prepared pie crusts, thawed
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place apricots in a saucepan, and add water to cover. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender. drain, reserving 5 tablespoons liquid.
• place apricots and reserved liquid in a food processor container fitted with steel blade. process until smooth. add sugar, butter, and cinnamon; process until blended.
• roll out one crust on lightly floured surface and cut it into six 4 inch squares. place 1 tablespoon apricot filling in the center of each square. fold each square in half diagonally to form a triangle. press a fork dipped in flour the edges to seal, and poke tops to permit steam to escape. repeat with remaining crust and apricot mixture.
• heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. cook triangles, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on each side; fry until the crust is golden brown. drain on paper towels. sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.