Spanish Fig & Almond Balls
A delicious and festive treat, these fig and almond balls are a delightful combination of sweet figs, crunchy almonds, and a hint of brandy. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift, these treats are easy to make yet impressive in flavor. The mixture of dried fruit, nuts, and warm spices creates a delightful snack that will have your guests coming back for more.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 100g whole almonds , toasted
- 500g pack dried whole figs , hard stalk and centre of base removed
- 85g dried apricots , chopped into small pieces
- 50g dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp brandy
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 100g sesame seeds , toasted
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Makes 6 balls
Nutrition
- Calories: 306 calories
- Fat Content: 20 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 24 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 23 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 8 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.05 milligram of sodium
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