Spanish Fig Almond Balls

recipe:spanish_fig_almond_balls

Spanish fig & almond balls (Dessert · Spanish · Spain). 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: 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. Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spanish-fig-almond-balls