Pumpkin Turnover

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Filling:
4 cups cooked pumpkin
2 cups sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger

Dough:
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup shortening
12 tablespoons beer

Combine all filling ingredients and cook until thick and caramelized (approximately 35 min). Dough: Combine flour and sugar; cut in shortening with pastry blender. Make well in center and add beer all at once.

Stir with a fork until mixture becomes a soft dough. Shape dough into ball, pinch off small amounts and shape into patties. Allow patties to rest approximately 20 minutes.

Roll out on a lightly floured board and spoon pumpkin mixture onto circle of dough. Fold over and seal edges together by pressing with a fork. Prick top of turnover to allow steam to escape.

Place turnovers on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Number of Servings: 15

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