Fruit and Spice Bonbons (Sweetmeats) Recipe

Name: Fruit and Spice Bonbons (Sweetmeats)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ⅛ teaspoon ginger; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cups finely chopped dried red plums or 2 cups prunes; 1 tablespoon honey; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups finely chopped dried figs, stems removed first; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ cup crystal sugar, maple sugar or ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa or ¼ cup ground chopped pecans, walnuts or ¼ cup almonds

Servings: persons

2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
¼ teaspoon allspice
⅛ teaspoon ginger
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups finely chopped dried red plums or 2 cups prunes
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups finely chopped dried figs, stems removed first
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup crystal sugar, maple sugar or ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa or ¼ cup ground chopped pecans, walnuts or ¼ cup almonds

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Mix the dried fruit and spices with your hands until well combined.
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Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball about 1/2 inch in diameter.
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Repeat until the entire mixture has been used.
4
Roll the balls in the sugar, cocoa, or nuts (or skip this part, if serving plain), and place them in paper mini-muffin cups.
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Serve or store airtight at room temperature for up to a week.
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Tip:.
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You can chop the fruit the night before making this recipe and store it, covered, in the refrigerator (fruit is easier to shape when it's chilled than at room temperature).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots, ¼ teaspoon allspice, ⅛ teaspoon ginger, ¾ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Fruit and Spice Bonbons (Sweetmeats) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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