Pistachio Fruit Balls

Name: Pistachio Fruit Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps creme de cassis; 57 grams (approximately 1/2 cup) pitted dates; 57 grams (approximately 1/2 cup) dried apricots; 113 grams (approximately 1 cup) dried cherries; 57 grams (approximately 1/2 cup) golden raisins; 1 Tbsp orange juice; 142 grams (approximately 1 cup) roasted pistachios

Pistachio Fruit Balls might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 69 calories, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 24. A mixture of creme de cassis, roasted pistachios, orange juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes.

Instructions

Put the pistachios in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, but not powdery. Divide in half into 2 separate bowls and set aside.

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Pistachio Nuts

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Food Processor

Bowl

Put the cherries, apricots, raisins, and dates through a food grinder using the medium-grind blade.

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Apricot

Cherries

Raisins

Dates

Add to the bowl with half of the pistachios.

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Pistachio Nuts

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Bowl

Add the orange juice and creme de cassis to the mixture and combine, using your hands, until the liquid is evenly distributed throughout. Shape the mixture into 24 walnut size balls and roll them in the remaining chopped pistachios. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Creme De Cassis