Spanish fig & almond balls

Per serving

306kcal
Proteins
20гFats
24гCarbs

A festive version of Pan de Higo, a dried fig cake that the Spanish traditionally eat with cheese and a drizzle of honey

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • whole almond100g g

    toasted

  • pack dried whole fig500g g

    hard stalk and centre of base removed

  • dried apricot85g g

    chopped into small pieces

  • dried cranberries50g g
  • brandy tbsp
  • clear honey tbsp
  • ground cloves tsp
  • sesame seed100g g

    toasted

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
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