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Fried sweet pies are universally popular, and these fruity beauties are no exception. Just try to keep people out of the kitchen while you're making these.

Fried Apple-Peach Pies

2 cups water
1 cup chopped dried peaches
1 cup chopped dried apples
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup milk
2 cups vegetable oil

1. Combine water, peaches and apples in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender and thickened. Stir in sugar, butter, nutmeg and salt; set aside.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle milk over flour mixture; stir until mixture forms a ball.
3. Divide into 7 balls; roll each out on wax paper, one at at time, into a circle about 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 6-inch circles. Divide fruit mixture among circles, about 2 tablespoons each. Moisten edges and fold in half, pressing edges together with a fork to seal.
4. Heat oil to 375°F in a large heavy skillet. Cook pies until golden brown on both sides, turning once. Drain well on paper towels. Serve hot. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Makes 7 servings.