Here are some variations on the fig and walnut paste that we’ve been experimenting with, using the same methodology (original recipe is here):
Apricot and almond bar
- 300g dried apricots
- 200g whole unblanched almonds
- 20ml pomegranate molasses
- 75g brown sugar
- splash of water at the start to help the sugar dissolve
. . . . .
Date and almond bar
- 300g dried dates, soaked briefly in hot water, then well drained
- 200g slivered almonds
- 75g brown sugar
- 20ml date molasses
- 20ml lime juice
. . . . .
This is such a versatile recipe and we’ve had great fun playing around with it. Please do let me know if you come up with any clever combinations – my friend Maude is going to try a batch with macadamias and dried mango!
Edit: Maude brought one over for me to photograph this afternoon…
Fig Jam and Lime Cordial 