Apricot and Muesli Sesame Balls

"This is something my granddaughter made when she was staying with me before Xmas."
 
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Ready In:
45mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
26 balls
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ingredients

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directions

  • Place the apricots, water cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover and simmer stirring occasionally for 12 minutes or until apricots soften.
  • Remove from the heat and uncover and set aside for 20 minutes to cool.
  • Meanwhile place the sesame seeds in a saucepan and toss over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  • Transfer to a heatproof bowl and set aside.
  • Place the muesli in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped, add apricot mixture and process until a stiff dough forms (you can add a little more water if required).
  • Transfer to a bowl and use your hands to knead well until combined.
  • Use your hands to roll 2 teaspoonfuls of mixture into a ball.
  • Repeat with the remaining mixture and toss the balls in sesame seeds to lightly coat.

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  1. I had a few hassles with this. The processor didnt like the mix, and I had to keep moving it around, and it still had "chunks" in it. I tasted it at this stage, and though the blend of spices was realy good, I didnt think it was sweet enough. I added a bit of honey, personal taste. The balls were easy to roll with wet hands, and they are sitting in the fridge as I type, except for the 3 I had for dinner. :) I had heaps of sesame seeds left over, at least half, but I put them in a jar and will use them another time. thanks latchy
     
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