DRIED FRUIT TRUFFLES

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These single-serve gems are bursting with nutty, fruity goodness in every bite.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup walnut halves, toasted
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 to 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark baking cocoa or 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, if desired
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup unsweetened dark baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In food processor, process walnuts with on-and-off pulses until coarsely chopped. Pour into large bowl.
  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, mix apricots, dates, cherries, water and orange juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • With slotted spoon, place cooked fruit in food processor; reserve cooking liquid. Process with on-and-off pulses until a paste forms, adding some of the cooking liquid if necessary. Add honey, cinnamon, orange peel and if desired, 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa; process until combined.
  • Stir fruit mixture into walnuts until combined. Shape into balls using about 1 rounded teaspoon mixture for each; roll in coconut or cocoa. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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