Spanish fig & almond balls
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Spanish Dessert recipe supplied by TheMealDB.
schedulePrep 0 min
local_fire_departmentCook 0 min
publicSpanish speedmedium
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Adapted: Imported and reformatted by HowManyCookies from TheMealDB record 53163.
Provider record: TheMealDB meal 53163 · updated 2025-11-16 08:36:38
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Ingredients
Scale
- 100g Almonds
- 500g Figs
- 85g Dried Apricots
- 50g Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Brandy
- 1 tblsp Clear Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 100g Sesame Seed
Directions
- 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.