Spanish fig & almond balls

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. step 1
2. 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.
3. step 2
4. 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.

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