Apple And Date Balls

1. 1

   Halve and core the unpeeled fruit and place in a large, heavy saucepan.

2. 2

   Caste iron is good.

3. 3

   Add the dates, apple juice and ground cinnamon.

4. 4

   Cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally for 4 to 6 hours, or until the mixture forms a dry paste.

5. 5

   Scrape into a bowl and cool, then roll the mixture into bite size balls.

6. 6

   Toast the nuts under the broiler until golden.

7. 7

   Coat the balls in the nuts.

8. 8

   Twist each ball into a candy wrapper or cellophane; plastic wrap can be used.

9. 9

   Store in an airtight container.

10. 10

    Variation: Use half ground cinnamon and half ground ginger instead of the 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

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