Dried fruit pie. It doesn't sound too appetizing. But it's a true holiday treat, best served with vanilla ice cream or a vanilla sauce.

We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough. We developed this recipe for our compendium cookbook, THE ULTIMATE COOKBOOK, which you can find here.

Inspired by the rich fruity sweetness of mincemeat but without the suet (or beef fat), our version uses a ton of dried fruit, a smattering of winter spices, and the flakiest crust you've ever tasted.

It's a lot easier than it sounds and this recipe will become your family's favorite for years to come.