Fruit and Nut Balls

WOW! Watch out Martha Stewart, my sister has readied the first cookie tray of the season. The Fruit and Nuts Balls are seen in the top right of the photo just underneath the iced shortbread.

 

Sylvia says about the fruit and nut balls.......

 

I love these. So easy, so delicious!

I am guessing at the amounts - basically use what you like - they vary every year.

For these I used approximately: 

• 200 gm each of candied pineapple and papaya, dried apricots, mixed peel and raisins
• 150 gm each of raw unsalted macadamia, pecans, cashews, sunflower seeds (about a cup of each)
• 50 gm sesame seeds (1/4 cup)

Grind in small batches in a food processor or food mill.

Mix together well, using a splash of rum or brandy if you like.

Form into balls. These can be made smaller and dipped in chocolate.

Editorial Note: It's hard to find brown shag carpeting like that anymore, isn't it Martha.