Yemenite Haroset Truffles

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pitted dates
• 1/3 cup dried fig
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup dried apricot
• 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin, ground
• 3/4 cup pecans, toasted coarsely ground
• 3/4 cup almonds, toasted slivered
• 1 1/2 tablespoons orange liqueur
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted slivered, ground

Directions

1. 1

   Combine dried fruit, honey, and spices in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the pecans, slivered almonds, and orange liqueur and process until just combined.

2. 2

   Form the mixture into balls about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter and roll the balls in the ground almonds.