A delicious dessert recipe from Spanish cuisine. 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…

How to easily make Spanish fig & almond balls?
Preparing this delicious recipe will only take you 30 minutes. It is a perfect and healthy option to enjoy with your family or friends. Below you will find the ingredients and the detailed step-by-step instructions.
Spanish fig & almond balls
Ingredientes
- 100g Almonds
- 500g Figs
- 85g Dried Apricots
- 50g Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Brandy
- 1 tblsp Clear Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 100g Sesame Seed
Instrucciones
- 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.
Additional tips for your Spanish fig & almond balls
Feel free to experiment with different spices or side dishes to give your personal touch to this recipe. If you liked it, don’t forget to share it and leave us a comment telling us how it turned out!

