Southern Fried Pies

Yield:	12 Pies
Categories:	Pies, Snacks, Desserts

3	c	Dried apples *
1 1/2	c	Water, boiling
1/2	c	Sugar
1/4	ts	Cinnamon, optional
1/4	ts	Allspice, ground, optional
		Shortening or lard
		PASTRY
2	c	Flour, all-purpose
1	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Lard or vegetable shortening
3	tb	Cold water