Spanish fig & almond balls

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Spanish fig & almond balls is a classic sweet treat with almonds, figs and dried apricots. It feels festive, nostalgic and easy to share, whether you serve it after dinner or with coffee, with a touch of sweetness.

Preparation time: 180 min

Ingredients

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

Method

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.