Traditional fried apple pies

Step 1

In a medium saucepan heat the water and apples and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Simmer until the apples are very soft (like applesauce) and no water remains--about an hour. If the apples aren't soft enough, go ahead and add a 1/2 cup more water and continue to cook until you can mash the apples with a fork.

Step 3

Once the apples are very thick, remove from the heat and add the sugar,  butter and cinnamon and allow to cool.

Step 4

When you are ready to fry the pies, heat about 3 inches of oil in a pot to 375 degrees.

Step 5

While it's heating, cut rounds of pie dough about 4 inches across.

Step 6

Add 1 tablespoon of apples to one half of the circle leaving a 1/2 inch border. Do not overfill.

Step 7

Wet your fingers in some water around the border of your circle. Fold in half to created a semi-circle shape.

Step 8

Use a fork to crimp the edges of the dough.

Step 9

Fry one or two at a time until golden brown and heated through, about 5 minutes or so.