Fig mince pies

Ingredients

• 150 grams (4½ ounces) dried figs, chopped finely
• 1/2 cup (65g) dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup (75g) raisins, chopped coarsely
• 1/4 cup (40g) mixed peel
• 1/4 cup (55g) glacé ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup (60g) glacé peach, finely chopped
• 1 medium_piece (150g) apple, peeled, grated
• 1/2 cup (110g) firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fig jam
• 1 teaspoon orange rind, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 cinnamon stick, halved
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• 1/3 cup (80ml) brandy
• 1 egg white, beaten lightly
• 1 1/2 (sheets) shortcrust pastry
• Pastry
• 2 cups (300g) plain (all-purpose) flour
• 1/3 cup (75g) caster (superfine) sugar
• 150 grams (4½ ounces) cold butter, chopped coarsely
• 1 egg, beaten lightly