Almond Fruit Balls Recipe

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   Place almonds in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade; process till finely minced.

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   Add in fruit, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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   Pulse on and off a few times, then process to make a rough paste.

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   Add in liqueur and process to make a hard, sticky paste.

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   (Add in more liqueur, a few drops at a time, if needed to make a slightly moist dough.)

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   Shape into 1-inch balls, rolling between palms of hands.

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   Pack loosely in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.

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   Serve as confections or possibly as dessert with coffee or possibly tea.

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   These make a nice gift, packed in an attractive tin or possibly box.

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    Recipe can be doubled.

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    * To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan.

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    Place in 350 degree oven and bake 5 - 10 min or possibly till almonds are light brown; stir once or possibly twice to assure even browning.

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    Note which almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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