Dried Fruit and Pineapple Pie

Ingredients

 * FILLING:
 * 1 cup dried fruit
 * 2 cups pineapple, diced
 * 1 cup boiling water
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
 * ½ cup chopped nuts
 * ½ tsp grated lemon rind
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions

 * 1) Boil the dried fruit and pineapple in water until tender.
 * 2) Add the sugar and flour or cornstarch, blended with a little water, and cook over a low heat, stirring continuously until boiling.
 * 3) Remove from heat. Stir in the nuts, lemon juice and rind. Leave to cool.
 * 4) Line a 9 inch pie plate or pan with the pastry, reserving some for the crust. Spread with the cooled filling.
 * 5) Cover top with pastry and make two slits. Bake in a moderate oven for 30 - 40 minutes.
 * 6) Remove from the oven and dredge with fine sugar.