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Fruit and Spice Bonbons

Name: Fruit and Spice Bonbons
Ingredients: Each version makes 20 bonbons. To chop the fruit, use a heavy chef's knife or a food processor set on pulse.; 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ginger; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cups finely chopped dried red plums or prunes; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups finely chopped dried figs, stems removed first; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup crystal sugar, maple sugar, or unsweetened cocoa; or 1/4 cup ground chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds

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1. Mix the dried fruit and spices with your hands until well combined.
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2. Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball about 1/2 inch in diameter. Repeat until the entire mixture has been used.
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3. Roll the balls in the sugar, cocoa, or nuts (or skip this part, if serving plain), and place them in paper mini-muffin cups. Serve or store airtight at room temperature for up to a week.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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