Yemenite Haroset Truffles

Buster's friend's Note:

A wonderful confection from The Times-Picayune. It was under their "Emergency recipes" category - I can see how this would do well for camping or situation where power was not readily available for meals.

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1⁄3; cup pitted dates
• 1⁄3; cup dried fig
• 1⁄3; cup raisins
• 1⁄3; cup dried apricot
• 2 ½ tablespoons honey
• 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon , ground
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄8; teaspoon clove , ground
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cumin , ground
• ¾ cup pecans , toasted coarsely ground
• ¾ cup almonds , toasted slivered
• 1 ½ tablespoons orange liqueur
• ½ cup almonds , toasted slivered, ground

Directions:

1. Combine dried fruit, honey, and spices in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the pecans, slivered almonds, and orange liqueur and process until just combined.
2. Form the mixture into balls about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter and roll the balls in the ground almonds.