Temperature: 350 F. Deep Fat

1. Combine Apples, Water, Sugar, Salt, Cinnamon, And Nutmeg; Bring To A Boil; Simmer 15 Minutes Or Until Apples Are Tender.

2. Fold Butter Our Margarine Into Apple Mixture.

3. Cool; Set Aside For Use In Step 8.

4. Sift Together Flour, Milk Baking Powder And Salt ;Into Mixer Bowl.

5. Blend Shortening Into Dry Ingredients At Low Speed Until Mixture Resembles Coarse Crumbs.

6. Add Water; Mix At Low Speed Only Enough To Form Soft Dough.

7. On Lightly Floured Board, Roll Dough Into A Rectangular Sheet, About 1/8 Inch Thick. Cut Into 6 Circles.

8. Place 1/4 Cup (2 Oz 1 No. 16 Scoop) Filling In Center Of Each Circle, Wash Edges Of Each Circle With Water. Fold Over To Form A Half Circle; Seal Edges With A Fork.

9. Fry Pies, A Few At A Time. 2 Minutes On One Side, Turn And Fry 2 Minutes On Other Side Until Golden Brown. Drain On Absorbent Paper.

May Be Weighed In 1 1/2 Oz Portions And Rolled Into 6 Inch Circles, 1/8 ~Inch Thick.

14 Oz Pie Crust Mix. Follow Manufacturer's Directions For Mixing. Follow Steps 7 Through 9.