Lela’s Fried Peach Pies

INGREDIENTS

6 oz

dried fruit (I used peaches, can use apples, apricots, or other dried fruit)

1 cup

sugar

2 cups

water

1/4 cup

butter or margarine

1 tbsp

lemon juice (optional, but I use it)

1/2 tsp

cinnamon (optional, but I use it)

2 cups

Flour

1 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

shortening

1/2 cup

milk (can add a little more if needed)