Dried Fruit Balls

If you love to camp and enjoy the great outdoors as much as my family, here is a take along snack that is sure to please. Using my dehyrator compacts so many things and makes them easy to take along since it removes the need for refrigeration.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 25 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 30 balls

Ingredients

• 1  cup dried dates
• 1⁄2 cup dried calimyrna fig
• 1⁄2 cup prunes or 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (regular or golden)
• 1  cup  crushed walnuts or 1  cup pecans
• 1⁄2 cup sunflower seeds
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. In a food processor, finely chop dates, figs, prunes/apricots and raisins.
2. In a medium bowl, mix chopped fruit with nuts and seeds.
3. Stir in lemon juice.
4. Shape into 1/2-1" balls.
5. Roll in coconut.
6. Dry in your dehydrator at 135º for 4 to 6 hours, or until crisp on the outside.