Golden Granita Fruit Balls

Submitted by Mandy

"This is from Arnott's, a tasty little snack or lunchbox treat. Uses Fruit medley which is a mixture of dried apple, apricot, sultanas & raisins."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 36 balls approx

ingredients

• 1 (250 g) packet arnott's granita biscuits, crushed
• 1 (375 g) packet mixed fruit (fruit medley)
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 cups rice bubbles
• 1 (395 g) can sweetened condensed milk
• 75 g butter, chopped
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1 cup shredded coconut, to roll

directions

1. In a bowl, combine biscuits, fruit, desiccated coconut and rice bubbles.
2. In a saucepan add condensed milk, butter and golden syrup and heat over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantlly, until butter melts then cook, stirring, for a further 3 minutes. Pour onto dry ingredients and stir until combined. Let cool slightly.
3. When mixture cools, roll spoonfuls into balls and toss in shredded coconut until coated. Place onto a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.