PIES AND FRIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• Chop the Apple Pie Filling (1 1/2 cup) using a knife or a food processor if you have one.
• Unroll the Pie Crust (2) and spread the apple pie filling onto one of them, leaving a 1/8-inch border around the edge. Then cover with the other crust and press the sides together to secure.
• Make an egg wash by mixing the Egg (1) with a splash of water.
• Brush some egg wash on top of the crust and sprinkle the Sparkling Sugar (to taste) to mimic the look of salty fries. Cut strips about 1/2-inch thick and cut those into fry shapes.
• Place them carefully on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until they're golden and firm.
• Serve with Caramel Sauce (1 cup) as a sweet 'ketchup' for dipping!

Steps:

• Sift flour and salt together. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time and mix with fork. When the flour mixture is moistened, gather it into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Peel and dice the apples and place them in a saucepan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; pour over the apples and toss to coat. Cook, covered, in a saucepan on low heat. Cook until soft, then mash with fork to form a thick applesauce. Allow to cool.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface. Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thick and cut rounds with a large cookie cutter (4 inches in diameter).
• In each round, place 1 heaping tablespoon fruit. Moisten edges with cold water, fold in half, and press edge with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Fry the pies, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on each side; cook until the crust is golden brown. Drain on paper towels.