Caravan Candy

Submitted by rwwest

• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup dried fig, stemmed (15)
• 1⁄2 cup dates, pitted (20)
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 orange rind, grated
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• to taste powdered sugar

directions

1. Put fruit and nuts through a food chopper, alternating to help mix them. Or, chop very fine with a sharp knife. Clean knife blade often, as it gets sticky.
2. Add the orange rind and juice. Knead with fingers to mix well.
3. Pull off about 1 tablespoon at a time, roll into a ball, flatten slightly and roll in powdered sugar.
4. To store, place between layers of waxed paper in a tightly covered container.