I tired my own version of a Spanish fig cake, Pan de Higo.
8oz dried figs 2oz raisins 2oz dried crandberries 4oz dried peaches (use whatever dried fruit you have) sliced almonds sesame seeds 2 tbsp. alcohol (brandy or gin work well)
Soak raisins in alcohol for 24 hours to make them very gooey. Toast almonds and sesame seeds in a dab of butter. Finely chop figs and peaches mix all together thoroughly by hand line a small container with wax paper fill with mixture, fold wax paper over the top press for 24 hours (you will have to get creative with the press part. I used a small corning ware storage container with a lid that I could invert. Then placed two cans of soup on top)
Lastly the cake has to dry some, either on the counter for a day or two, or in a dehydrator at its lowest setting for a couple hours.
The resulting pressed cake has a rich figgy taste. I really like what the toasted almonds add to it as well. I am already thinking about other variations I can make. I might use some orange peel next time. All I know, there WILL BE an next time!
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That sounds great! I'd like to make them someday
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[QUOTE=GeneDaniels]I tired my own version of a Spanish fig cake, Pan de Higo.
8oz dried figs 2oz raisins 2oz dried crandberries 4oz dried peaches (use whatever dried fruit you have) sliced almonds sesame seeds 2 tbsp. alcohol (brandy or gin work well)
Soak raisins in alcohol for 24 hours to make them very gooey. Toast almonds and sesame seeds in a dab of butter. Finely chop figs and peaches mix all together thoroughly by hand line a small container with wax paper fill with mixture, fold wax paper over the top press for 24 hours (you will have to get creative with the press part. I used a small corning ware storage container with a lid that I could invert. Then placed two cans of soup on top)
Lastly the cake has to dry some, either on the counter for a day or two, or in a dehydrator at its lowest setting for a couple hours.
The resulting pressed cake has a rich figgy taste. I really like what the toasted almonds add to it as well. I am already thinking about other variations I can make. I might use some orange peel next time. All I know, there WILL BE an next time! [/QUOTE]
These recipes are always great! Do you have any pics to share?
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I love the texture of dried fruit and when you take a bunch and squish it all together that makes a tasty treat.I like your combination and the addition of nuts.