FRUIT & ALMOND BITES

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With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take anywhere. -Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

3-3/4 cups sliced almonds, divided
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup honey
2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
1 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
1 cup finely chopped pistachios, toasted

Steps:

Place 1-1/4 cups almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Remove almonds to a shallow bowl; reserve for coating., Add remaining 2-1/2 cups almonds to food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add extract. While processing, gradually add honey. Remove to a large bowl; stir in apricots and cherries. Divide mixture into 6 portions; shape each into a 1/2-in.-thick roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour ., Unwrap and cut rolls into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Roll half of the pieces in reserved almonds, pressing gently to adhere. Roll remaining half in pistachios. If desired, wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting ends to close. Store in airtight containers, layered between waxed paper if unwrapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges