Title: Almond fruit balls
 Categories: Almonds, Desserts
      Yield: 24 Servings
 
      1 c  Whole natural almonds;
           -toasted *
      6 oz Mixed dried fruit bits
  1 1/2 ts Honey
    1/2 ts Cinnamon
    1/4 ts Nutmeg
  1 1/2 tb Orange-flavored liqueur
 
  Place almonds in bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade;
  process until finely chopped. Add fruit, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  Pulse on and off a few times, then process to make a rough paste. Add
  liqueur and process to make a firm, sticky paste. (Add more liqueur,
  a few drops at a time, if needed to make a slightly moist dough.)
  Shape into 1-inch balls, rolling between palms of hands. Pack loosely
  in airtight container with waxed paper between layers. Serve as
  confections or as dessert with coffee or tea. These make a nice gift,
  packed in an attractive tin or box. Recipe can be doubled.
  
  Servings: 24 balls
  
  * To toast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350
  degree oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light
  brown; stir once or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds
  will continue to brown slightly after removing from oven.