Cream shortening and sugar. Add candied peel, citron,
currants, crumbs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and egg. Mix
thoroughly. Cut plain pastry in rounds 6 inches in
diameter. Place 1 tablespoon of fruit mixture on 1/2
of each round. Moisten edges. Fold like a turnover.
Press edges together. Crimp. Brush with slightly
beaten egg, or water. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in hot
oven (450 F) 10 minutes, or until brown.