I have a big binder with recipes that I've clipped from various magazines and newspapers. A lot of them are old - really old. As in I haven't gotten to them just yet - because when I try recipes from that binder, I toss them. If they were good, I blog about them or put them in my recipe box, and if they were bad, they're promptly forgotten.
This recipe was good - really good! I clipped it from somewhere last christmas, and kept it until now. It's a simple little treat to make, but super tasty and sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Fig Amaretto Balls
makes about 60 small balls
200 g dried figs
60 g butter
160 g almond paste
50 ml amaretto liqueur
120 g breadcrumbs
dark chocolate
Cut the figs into smaller pieces, and remove the stalks. Place in a food processor with the butter, almond paste, amaretto and breadcrumbs. Process until you have a smooth paste. Shape into small, even balls and place them in the fridge for a while.
Melt the dark chocolate, dip and roll the balls so that they're evenly covered, and place on a piece of waxed paper to set. Keep at room temperature - and it keeps pretty well for a few days, at least.
Recipe in Swedish:
Fikon och Amarettobollar
4 comments:
These look and sound delicious - fig and almond with chocolate is an irresistable combination.
Figs and amaretto in the same candy? Sensational.
hey anne!
I came across your blog today!
It's super! I love it .. so easy to use.
What exactly is almond paste?
tks
M
Hi Mike! Almond paste is a mixture of ground almost and sugar, usually about 50/50 but sometimes with slightly more almonds. Marzipan is similar, but has more sugar.
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