Fried Pies

by Mary Bowlan

These are not your run-of-the-mill, politically-correct desserts. These are stick-to-your ribs, can't-eat-just-one real food. These are not on the approved list if you are watching your weight or your cholesterol.

• One Pound or so - Dried peaches, apricots, etc.
• 3/4 Cup - Sugar
• 4 Cups Bisquick
• 4 Tablespoons of Vegetable oil
• 1 Cup - Water

Soak the dried fruit in water, just to cover, overnight. Cook in the soaking water until soft. Mash and add 3/4 cup sugar.

Mix together 4 cups of Bisquick and 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add1 cup of water slowly until dough is workable. roll out dough about 1/4 inch thick and cut into 8 inch circles.

Put a couple of tablespoons of the fruit mixture in the middle of the circles and fold over sealling the edges with the tines of a fork. Cook in hot oil to cover until golden brown.

These are the best things you'll ever put in your mouth.

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