1. Preheat the oven to 180C (moderate). Place the almonds on an oven tray and bake for 5 minutes, until lightly golden. Leave to cool.

2. Remove the hard stem ends from the figs. Cut a cross in the top of each fig halfway through to the base and open out the fig like petals.

3. Place the mixed peel and almonds in a food processor and process until fine. Add the marzipan and process in short bursts until fine and crumbly.

4. With your hands, press 2 teaspoons of marzipan filling together to make a ball. Place a ball inside each fig and press back into shape around it. Serve at room temperature with coffee. You can store the figs in a single layer in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days.