Double Decker Pastry

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together flour and next 4 ingredients.
2. 2
   Add butter, shortening and next 3 ingredients.
3. 3
   Divide dough into 3 portions. Roll out first piece as for pie and place on bottom of a greased cookie sheet, 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch.
4. 4
   Spread the nut mixture over this (the 2 1/2 cups nuts and 1/2 cup sugar mixed together.)
5. 5
   Save a little of this nut mixture for the top.
6. 6
   Roll out second layer of dough and place on top of nuts.
7. 7
   Spread this with the fruit filling and sprinkle the nut mixture you saved.
8. 8
   Roll out third portion of dough and cut into strips like lattice work.
9. 9
   Place criss-cross over fruit filling.
10. 10
    Brush lattice work with beaten egg.