Cherry Hand Pies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups pitted cherries, roughly chopped (1 to 1 1/2 pounds whole cherries)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces