Flies' Graveyard Fruit Squares

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, plus extra for garnish
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter cold, cubed
• 1/2 cup ice water
• 2 cups (15 oz) raisins
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 egg, beaten

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. In large bowl combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in butter using 2 forks or a pastry knife. Add in 1 tablespoon of ice water at a time and mix just until a rough dough forms.
2. Flour work surface and divide dough in half. Roll out dough to 2 rectangles each slightly larger than 8”x10”. Place one rectangle in the bottom of an 8”x10” baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl combine fruit, brown sugar, and allspice. Pour onto lower pastry and then cover with second pastry rectangle. Press crusts together along edges and trim excess.
4. Brush egg over top and sprinkle with a small amount of granulated sugar. Bake for 30 minutes, covering with foil about halfway through. Top should be golden brown when ready. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.