South Australian Strawberry Pie

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1/2 pound beef suet, chopped

3/4 pound raisins

1/2 pound sultanas (golden raisins)

3/4 pound Granny Smith apples, chopped

3/4 pound currants

3/4 pound brown sugar

1/4 pound blanched almonds, chopped

1/2 pound combined lemon and orange peel, chopped

2 lemons, grated and juiced

Pulp of 1 vanilla bean

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

5/8 cup brandy

4 cups flour, sifted

1 1/2 cups cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2 egg yolks

1 tablespoon superfine sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons ice water

1/4 cups whipped heavy cream

1/4 cups whole, hulled strawberries

Black pepper, to garnish