Mini Spiced Apple Pies

I forgot how fun baking was until my son started to gain much interest in what I was cooking, and these are a great way of spending time with them too.

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   Peel, core and chop up the apples and place in a heated pan.
   Add the water, sugar and spice, and leave to simmer until the apples are mostly softened and only a few chunks are left.
   Then add in the raisins and apricots and mix well. Turn off the heat and leave to rest with a lid on the pan until ready.
   Prepare the work surface with a little flour and roll out the ready made pastry, using a round cutter, making sure the cuts are big enough to fill the baking tray moulds, and press into shape. Let rest for 5 minutes while you preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5 and have a beaten egg and brush ready.
   Spoon the mixture into the cases and top with a cross of pastry using the egg wash to stick them down. Brush the pastries with the egg wash and put in the centre of the oven for around 25-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
   Remove and let rest for a few minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and dust with icing sugar.