3 tart eating apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and cut into 1cm/½in chunks
75g/2¾oz dried cranberries
1cm/½in piece fresh ginger, very finely chopped
1 orange, zest only, finely grated
1 perfectly ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm/½in chunks
a few twists cracked black pepper
2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch ground cloves
2 tsp ground ginger
icing sugar for dusting (optional)
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú icing sugar, sifted
big pinch freshly grated nutmeg
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú pecan nuts, finely chopped
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú raisins
1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out or 1 tsp vanilla extract
1 vanilla pod, seeds scraped out
vegetable oil, in a spray bottle
1 egg, lightly beaten (alternatively use a little melted butter or vegetable oil)
12 sheets filo pastry
100ml/3½fl oz apple juice
3 tbsp cider, calvados, rum or brandy (optional)
200g/7oz low-fat Greek yogurt (optional)