Spanish fig & almond balls

Spanish fig & almond balls

Recipe

step 1 Whizz the almonds in a food processor until most are finely chopped, then tip into a large bowl. Roughly chop the figs, then whizz to a smooth sticky paste. Scrape onto the almonds then, using your hands, mix together well with the dried fruit, brandy, honey and cloves. step 2 Divide the mixture into 6 and roll into balls. Tip the sesame seeds onto a tray, then roll the balls in them until covered. Cover the tray loosely with a clean tea towel, then leave the fig balls to dry for a week before packaging. Will keep in a cool place for 2 months.

Ingredients

  • Almonds

    100g

  • Figs

    500g

  • Dried Apricots

    85g

  • Dried cranberries

    50g

  • Brandy

    1 tablespoon

  • Clear Honey

    1 tblsp

  • Cloves

    1 teaspoon

  • Sesame Seed

    100g

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