Desserts & Sweets without crackers back

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted non-dairy baking margarine (we used Fleischmann's, but you could also try Spectrum Butter Shortening) 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup for[...]

1 can , (18 ounce.) peaches, pears & pineapple in their juices 1/2 c. Golden brown or possibly dark raisins 1/2 c. Dry figs , prunes and apricots 1/4 c.[...]

2 x Large eggs , (for the egg wash), beaten     Icing sugar for dusting     *FOR THE SHORTCRUST PASTRY Or possibly SWEET PASTE*** 200 gm Unsalted butter 100[...]