Amish Half Moon Pies

== Description ==
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
* Makes 6 Half Moon Pies.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups dried apples
* 2 cups cold water
* ⅛ tsp salt
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 orange, juice and grated rind
* 1 tbsp cinnamon
* 1 recipe (double crust) pie pastry
== Directions ==
# Cook the dried apples in a saucepan with water and the salt.
# When apples are soft and pulpy.
# Add the sugar,orange and cinnamon.
# Simmer until water is cooked away.
# Roll pastry out and cut in 8 inch circles.
# Place generous portions of the mixture on half of the pastry rounds; fold the pastry over and pinch the edges tightly together.
# Bake in 450°F oven for 10 minutes.
# Reduce heat to 350°F and bake about 35 to 40 minutes longer or until golden brown.
Category:Pie Recipes