Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pitted dates
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dried figs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
- 2 Tbs. brandy
- 1 Tbs. apricot preserves
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/3 cup sugar
Directions:
Line a small baking sheet with waxed paper. In a food processor, combine the dates, walnuts, apricots, figs, pistachios, brandy, apricot preserves, cinnamon and cloves. Pulse until the mixture begins to clump together.
Put the sugar in a small, shallow bowl. Using a teaspoon, scoop up a rounded spoonful of the mixture, press together, and roll between your palms into a compact ball. Roll the round in the sugar. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fruit-and-nut mixture and sugar.
Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 18 confections.
Adapted from
Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles Series,
After Dinner,
by Kristine Kidd
(Time-Life Books, 1998).
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I have been making these for Christmas gifts for a couple of years and everyone loves them. Thank you for the wonderful recipe. Mary
Date published: 2016-01-13