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Fig & walnut slice
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Easy
- Serves 12
Ingredients
- 50g whole almond , toasted
- 250g dried figs , hard stalk removed, chopped
- 50g dried apricots , halved
- 50g walnuts , halved
- ½ tbsp brandy
- ½ tbsp clear honey
- pinch ground cloves
Method
- STEP 1
Pulse the almonds in a food processor until most are finely chopped. Remove and transfer to a bowl. Whizz the figs until they form a sticky paste, then add this to the almonds with the remaining ingredients. Mix well, then shape into a sausage and allow to dry, uncovered, in the fridge or a cool, dry place for a week.
- STEP 2
Wrap and tie in baking parchment if giving away, then slice and serve alongside your favourite cheeses. Will keep in a cool place for up to 2 months.