Christmas Fruit Balls

Can you imagine a combination of dried fruit, candied fruit, almonds, cinnamon, and orange liqueur? Mmmm…

Details

  • Preparation Time: 75 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 0 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 150 g Date, fresh or dried

  • 150 g Apricot, dry

  • 100 g Cranberries, dried

  • 150 g cherries, compote

  • 50 g Orange, shell

  • 50 g Lemon zest, fresh

  • 150 g Nuts, almonds

  • 0.75 teaspoons Spices, cinnamon, ground

  • 1.5 spoons Honey

  • 1.5 spoons Alcohol, Liqueur, Crème de Menthe

Steps

  1. Chop the dates, apricots, and candied cherries into smaller pieces.

  2. In a food processor, mix the dates, apricots, cranberries, candied cherries, and candied orange and lemon peel. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add ground almonds, cinnamon, honey, and orange liqueur. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for one hour.

  3. Shape the cooled mixture into balls of any size using your hands. Place the prepared balls in paper cups. Arrange the balls on a large serving plate or platter and serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 273.24 kcal
  • Fat: 8.89 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.48 g
  • Carbohydrates: 48.3 g
    • Sugars: 32.2 g
  • Protein: 4.57 g
  • Fiber: 6.85 g

Advice

The balls can also be rolled in coconut flakes, almond slices, ground hazelnuts, etc. If desired, soak the dried fruit overnight in warm water. The next day, drain the fruit well.