Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
Sweet, sticky little sweetmeats of figs, almonds and dried fruit with brandy and cloves, rolled in sesame seeds. No bake.
These fig and almond balls, pan de higo in Spain, are made without any cooking at all: dried figs and nuts blitzed into a sticky paste, rolled in sesame seeds and left to firm up. Once dried, you slice them into dense, sweet rounds that are excellent with cheese. They keep for months, which makes them a handy edible gift.
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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Easy
Scale:
- 100g Almonds
- 500g Figs
- 85g Dried Apricots
- 50g Dried Cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Brandy
- 1 tblsp Clear Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 100g Sesame Seed
Nutrition (per serving)
330
kcal
8g
Protein
43g
Carbs
17g
Fat
Estimated per serving. How we calculate this.
Preparation
- Whizz the almonds in a food processor until most are finely chopped, then tip them into a large bowl. Roughly chop the figs, then whizz them to a smooth, sticky paste. Scrape this onto the almonds and use your hands to work it together with the dried fruit, brandy, honey and cloves.
- Divide the mixture into 6 and roll into balls. Tip the sesame seeds onto a tray and roll the balls in them until coated. Cover the tray loosely with a clean tea towel and leave the balls to dry for a week before wrapping. They keep in a cool place for 2 months.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Blitz the figs until they are properly sticky; that stickiness is what binds the mixture, with no syrup needed.
- Dampen your hands a little before rolling so the paste does not cling to them.
- Roll each ball well in the sesame seeds for a nutty coating and a neat finish.
- Leave them to dry for a week before wrapping so they firm up and keep properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fig bread, a traditional Spanish sweet of dried figs, nuts and spices pressed together. It is usually served with cheese.
Once dried, up to two months in a cool place, so they are ideal for gifting or a festive grazing board.
Yes. Walnuts, hazelnuts, dates or raisins all work. Just keep the figs as the base, since they provide the sticky binding.
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