Sun-dried Fig Balls Wrapped in Leaves
Sweet, sticky figs blended with walnuts, sesame seeds and a splash of ouzo, shaped into tight little “balls,” wrapped in fig leaves, and baked until warm and aromatic — a dessert that tastes like sun, tradition, and Mediterranean whispers.
Ingredients
- 15-20 figs for one small pie
- 4-5 walnuts, coarsely chopped
- A bit of sesame seeds
- 10 g ouzo
- 2 fig leaves, well-washed
- String
Instructions
- Slice the figs in half and leave them in the sun for 2-3 days to dry slightly without hardening.
- Cut the dried figs into small pieces using scissors and place them in a bowl.
- Add the walnuts, sesame seeds, and ouzo to the bowl, and knead everything together until the ingredients are well combined.
- Take some of the mixture in your hands and shape it into a tight, slightly flattened ball.
- Wrap the fig ball with fig leaves and secure it with string.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 180-200°C, depending on your oven’s intensity.
Rustic Sweetness & Aromatic Wrapping
The figs soften in the sun, then combine with nuts and sesame to create rich texture. Wrapping them in fig leaves imparts an earthy aroma as they bake.
Dessert That Tells a Story
These fig balls (sykomaides) are perfect after dinner, with coffee or tea, or as part of a dessert platter. They carry the taste of sun-ripened fruit, nutty depth and a hint of ouzo warmth.
A Taste of Tradition
These homemade fig treats, wrapped in fragrant fig leaves, bring a touch of Greek countryside to your table. Perfect as a snack or a unique addition to your dessert platter, they carry the essence of sunny days and traditional flavors. Enjoy this delightful combination of figs, nuts, and ouzo!
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