Recipe Fried Apple Turnovers Amish Cooking Recipes

In a bowl, mix the sugar, spices, and arrowroot. Toss with the apples and lemon juice. Set aside.
To make the pastry, mix the baking powder into the pie crumbs in a bowl. Gradually add enough cold water to make the crumbs hold together. Form into 2 balls and roll out on a well-floured board. Using a 4" or 6" circular cutter, cut the dough into 10 circles. Place some of the apple mixture in the center of each pastry circle to make a half-moon shape. Firmly seal edges by pressing and crimping them together. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375° F. Drop the turnovers into the oil 1 or 2 at a time, and fry about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Makes 10 turnovers.

Apple Filling:
1 c. sugar
1/4 t. grated or ground nutmeg
1/2 t. powdered cinnamon
1 T. arrowroot
4 c. peeled, cored, and thinly sliced baking apples
1 t. lemon juice

Pastry Dough:
1 t. baking powder
3 c. Pastry Crumbs
1/2 c. plus 2 T. cold water
oil for deep frying

Pastry Crumbs:
3 c. flour or 2 cups flour and 1 c. fresh bread crumbs
3/4 c. butter, at room temp.
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 t. salt
Cut ingredients with a pastry blender or mix by hand until very fine.

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