Fruit & Almond Bites

Name: Fruit & Almond Bites
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: about 4 dozen
Ingredients: 3-3/4 cups sliced almonds, divided; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup honey; 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots; 1 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries; 1 cup finely chopped pistachios, toasted

Total Time Prep: 40 min. + chilling

Yield about 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take anywhere. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

Ingredients

3-3/4 cups sliced almonds, divided
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup honey
2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
1 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
1 cup finely chopped pistachios, toasted

Directions

Place 1-1/4 cups almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Remove almonds to a shallow bowl; reserve for coating.
Add remaining 2-1/2 cups almonds to food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add extract. While processing, gradually add honey. Remove to a large bowl; stir in apricots and cherries. Divide mixture into 6 portions; shape each into a 1/2-in.-thick roll. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour .
Unwrap and cut rolls into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Roll half the pieces in reserved almonds, pressing gently to adhere. Roll remaining half in pistachios. If desired, wrap each piece individually in waxed paper, twisting ends to close. Store in airtight containers, layered between waxed paper if pieces are unwrapped.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 86 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take anywhere. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

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