Side Pannel
Almond Fruit Balls
Ingredients List
- 1 c Whole natural almonds;
- -toasted *
- 6 oz Mixed dried fruit bits
- 1 1/2 ts Honey
- 1/2 ts Cinnamon
- 1/4 ts Nutmeg
- 1 1/2 tb Orange-flavored liqueur
Directions
Place almonds in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade; process
until finely chopped. Add fruit, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pulse on and
off a few times, then process to make a rough paste. Add liqueur and
process to make a firm, sticky paste. (Add more liqueur, a few drops at a
time, if needed to make a slightly moist dough.) Shape into 1-inch balls,
rolling between palms of hands. Pack loosely in airtight container with
waxed paper between layers. Serve as confections or as dessert with coffee
or tea. These make a nice gift, packed in an attractive tin or box. Recipe
can be doubled.
Servings: 24 balls
* To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350 degree
oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once
or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown
slightly after removing from oven.
until finely chopped. Add fruit, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pulse on and
off a few times, then process to make a rough paste. Add liqueur and
process to make a firm, sticky paste. (Add more liqueur, a few drops at a
time, if needed to make a slightly moist dough.) Shape into 1-inch balls,
rolling between palms of hands. Pack loosely in airtight container with
waxed paper between layers. Serve as confections or as dessert with coffee
or tea. These make a nice gift, packed in an attractive tin or box. Recipe
can be doubled.
Servings: 24 balls
* To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350 degree
oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown; stir once
or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown
slightly after removing from oven.
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