Apple Fried Pies

Directions

1. 1
   For the filling: Add the butter to a large saute pan and melt.
2. 2
   Add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice and cook over medium heat until the apples are soft, about 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat and cool.
4. 4
   When the filling is cool, roll the biscuits out on a lightly floured surface so that each biscuit forms a 7 to 8-inch circle.
5. 5
   Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling on 1/2 of each circle.
6. 6
   Brush the edges of the circle with water.
7. 7
   Fold the circle over the filling to make a half-moon shapes.
8. 8
   Seal by pressing the edges with the tines of a fork.
9. 9
   Heat a deep fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 degrees F.
10. 10
    Carefully add the pies to the oil, 1 at a time, and fry until golden brown, turning the pies as necessary for even browning, about 5 to 8 minutes.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar immediately.