Apricot Orange Balls

From Grassroots magazine

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 30

Ingredients

• 100  g  pitted prunes
• 75  g  dried apricots
• 45  g raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice or 1⁄2 cup  orange-flavored liqueur
• 2  teaspoons orange zest
• 125  g  desiccated coconut
• 90  g  almonds, chopped

Directions

1. Place prunes, apricots and raisins in a bowl.
2. Pour over the orange juice or liqueur and mix to combine.
3. Set aside for 1 hour to macerate.
4. Place fruit mixture in a food processor and process to finely chop.
5. Transfer fruit mixture to a bowl.
6. Add the orange zest, 75 g of the coconut and almonds.
7. Combine well.
8. Form fruit mixture into small balls, adding a little more orange if necessary.
9. Roll balls in remaining coconut to coat.
10. Place on a plate line with plastic food wrap, cover and chill until firm.