Spanish fig & almond balls

Dessert · Spanish classic.

Ingredients

• 100g Almonds
• 500g Figs
• 85g Dried Apricots
• 50g Dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon Brandy
• 1 tblsp Clear Honey
• 1 teaspoon Cloves
• 100g Sesame Seed

Method

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

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