Upside-Down Walnut Mince

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Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter flavored shortening, cold (recommended: Crisco)

1/2 cup cold water

Filling:

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 cup sliced boneless pork cutlet

1/2 cup red wine (Merlot preferred)

3 tablespoons butter

3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped

1 medium pear, cored, chopped

1/2 medium orange, zested and juiced

1/4 cup minute tapioca

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup dark raisins

2 1/2 ounces dried cherries

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Caramel Glaze:

3 to 5 tablespoons butter

3 to 5 tablespoons light corn syrup

1/2 cup brown sugar

15 to 20 walnut halves