Ingredients :
1 tbsp brandy
1 tbsp clear honey
1 tsp ground cloves
50g dried cranberries
100g sesame seeds, toasted
100g whole almonds, toasted
85g dried apricots, chopped into small pieces
500g pack dried whole figs, hard stalk and centre of base removed
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.