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:1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. |