Spanish fig & almond balls

Ingredients

• Almonds100g
• Figs500g
• Dried Apricots85g
• Dried cranberries50g
• Brandy1 tablespoon
• Clear Honey1 tblsp
• Cloves1 teaspoon
• Sesame Seed100g

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.