Spanish fig & almond balls

Ingredients

• Honey 1 tbsp
• Figs 500 g
• Almonds 100 g
• Cloves 1 tsp
• Dried apricots 85 g
• Dried cranberries 50 g
• Sesame seeds 100 g
• Brandy 1 tbsp

Method

1. Whizz the almonds in a food processor until most are finely chopped, then tip into a large bowl.
2. Roughly chop the figs, then whizz to a smooth sticky paste.
3. Scrape onto the almonds then, using your hands, mix together well with the dried fruit, brandy, honey and cloves.
4. Divide the mixture into 6 and roll into balls.
5. Tip the sesame seeds onto a tray, then roll the balls in them until covered.
6. Cover the tray loosely with a clean tea towel, then leave the fig balls to dry for a week before packaging.
7. Will keep in a cool place for 2 months.