Almond Fruit Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Place almonds in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade; process until finely chopped.
2. 2
   Add fruit, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. 3
   Pulse on and off a few times, then process to make a rough paste.
4. 4
   Add liqueur/juice and process to make a firm, sticky paste.
5. 5
   (Add more liqueur/juice, a few drops at a time, if needed to make a slightly moist dough.)
6. 6
   Shape into 1-inch balls, rolling between palm of hands.
7. 7
   Pack loosely in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.
8. 8
   *To toast almonds:.
9. 9
   Spread almonds in an ungreased baking pan.
10. 10
    Place in 350-degree oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are lightly brown; stir once or twice to assure even browning.
11. 11
    Almonds will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.