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Spanish fig & almond balls

Spanish fig & almond balls

Category: Dessert
Location: Spanish

Instructions

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