Dried Fig and Apricot Balls

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Ingredients

1 cup blanched and peeled almonds
1 cup walnuts
12 dried figs
24 dried apricots
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg (I used pumpkin pie spice)
2/3 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 T honey
2-4 T sweet white wine like Muscat (you could easily substitute apple juice for this)

Last weekend we had a big bash. One of the things we served was a trio of dips including hummus, caponata and this fabulous Spicy Red Lentil Dal from Cooking Light. Flavored with cumin, turmeric, coriander, coconut milk! I also made these Dried Fig and Apricot Balls. Very yummy and just a bit sweet.

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Micaela Preston Micaela Preston, author of Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making & the blog Mindful Momma, has a practical take on green living. She cares about the health of her family & the earth. She knows first-hand how hard it can be to keep on top of all the latest ecofriendly products.

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MAKE IT

Throw everything into the food processor and whiz away!
Make them into little balls. That's it! They can be made way ahead (up to 2 months they say) - that's why I made them!

CLEAN IT

Look for dried fruits that are sulfite-free. The most common technique used for drying foods is ‘sulfuring.’ In sensitive individuals (particularly asthmatics), ingestion of sulfur dioxide and sulfites in food can cause asthma attacks, skin rashes and upset stomach. Sulfur Dioxide is also a known allergen.