VERY BERRY GOOD TRUFFLES

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Makes for a nice assortment to add to a Christmas basket for gift giving. They are simple and taste as good as they look. I haven't had any complaints only praises by friends and family.

Provided by Sheri Zarnick

Categories     Candies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 vanilla wafers
2 c mixed dried fruit (blueberries,cranberries,cherries,& dates)
1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
1/2 c light brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp orange juice, thawed concentrate
1 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a food processor, pulse wafers until finely crumbled. Transfer to bowl. then pulse fruit and zest until finely chopped.
  • 2. In a heavy 2 qt. saucepan add brown sugar, orange juice, butter, oil, and honey; bring to a simmer, stirring over medium-low heat. Stir in mixed fruit and wafer crumbs. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • 3. With damp hands, roll fruit mixture into 1" balls, placing on wax paper as you work.
  • 4. Place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Roll each ball into sugar to coat. Makes about 4 dozen

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