Almond Fruit Balls Recipe

Directions:

1. Place almonds in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade; process until finely chopped.
2. Add fruit, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. Pulse on and off a few times, then process to make a rough paste.
4. Add liqueur/juice and process to make a firm, sticky paste. (Add more liqueur/juice, a few drops at a time, if needed to make a slightly moist dough.)
5. Shape into 1-inch balls, rolling between palm of hands.
6. Pack loosely in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
7. *To toast almonds:.
8. Spread almonds in an ungreased baking pan.
9. Place in 350-degree oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are lightly brown; stir once or twice to assure even browning. Almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.