Dried Fruit Bourbon Balls
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Recipe Name: Dried Fruit Bourbon Balls Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time: Yield: Serving: Yield: about 4 dozen
Ingredients
  • 4 ounces whole blanched almonds
  • 4 ounces pecan halves
  • 1 cup cooked millet
  • Zest of 1 orange, finely minced
  • 4 ounces currants
  • 4 ounces pitted dates
  • 4 ounces golden raisins
  • 4 ounces dried apricots
  • ΒΌ cup bourbon
  • 6 ounces chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Place the whole almonds and pecan halves in a food processor and finely mince. Transfer to a mixing bowl and combine with the millet and zest. Set aside.
  2. Lightly spray the food processor blades with cooking spray. Add the currants, dates, raisins and apricots, pulsing to chop. Add the bourbon and millet mixture and process until the mixture comes together in a ball.
  3. Shape into walnut-sized balls and roll in the chopped pecans. Allow to meld in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, then transfer to the refrigerator where they will keep for up to 3 months.
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Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/looking-for-dates/