Description
A naturally sweetened holiday candy made from toasted almonds, dried apricots, dates, honey, and warm spices of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg — rolled into balls and coated in sugar. No cooking required beyond toasting the almonds. The flavor deepens for days in the refrigerator. A beautiful, elegant candy worthy of the name.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool, then finely chop.
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Combine honey, orange zest, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
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Add chopped almonds, dried apricots, and dates. Mix well.
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Pinch off rounded teaspoon-sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls. (Rinse your hands often — the mixture is very sticky.)
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Roll each ball in sugar until well coated.
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Refrigerate in single layers between sheets of waxed paper in airtight containers for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 30
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 80kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Sodium 2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The flavor improves significantly after ripening for several days in the refrigerator. Make them a week ahead of serving for the best result.
Rinsing your hands frequently with cold water prevents sticking and makes rolling much easier.
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