For the dough:

• 2 cups of self-rising flour
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

For the filling:

• 1 package of dried apples (4 oz)
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. For the dough, combine the flour, sugar and salt together. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until the mixture is moistened, and don’t over mix. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
2. To start the filling, put dried apples in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer the apples until soft, stirring occasionally. Let the apples cool completely.
3. Drain off the excess liquid from the apples, transfer the apples to a bowl, and add in the sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Gently mash the apples to combine all the ingredients together, cover and chill.
4. Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a Dutch oven or skillet, heat the oil to 350°F.
5. Take your dough and section it into 18 portions. Roll out each portion to be a 5-inch flat circle. Make one turnover at a time by spooning a heaping tablespoon of apple filling into a circle of dough. Brush water on the edges of the circle so that the dough will stick to itself. Fold the dough over filling and press down the edges with a fork to make crimp marks.
6. Fry the turnovers in batches for 3-4 minutes. The apple turnovers should be a lovely golden color when they are done. Lay the turnovers on a cooling rack lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
7. Enjoy warm!

Giggle Tip: Try with different kinds of fruit, like dried peaches or pears, or sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar or powdered sugar!