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Monday, August 23, 2010

SugarPlum Balls With Dry Fruits, Nuts and Grand Marnier

With the advent of dozens of snack choices post-blogging, this still has managed to stay as a family favorite for nearly a year. That is because its so tasty on top of being healthy.Just a couple of this will keep you sated for 2-3 hours due to the fiber-packed dry fruits in it. I almost always make these sugarplum balls with orange juice/pear juice as the binding ingredient but this time I had some Orange Liqueur left at home and I decided to use it up to make a grownup variation of this after getting the idea from 'Joy Of Baking' site.
For the other recipe with Pear juice, click here.
Ingredients:
  • Pecan/Walnuts -a handful
  • Dried sugar-free figs - 4
  • Dates - 6, pitted
  • Mariani Sun-Ripened Mixed Dry Fruits(Apricot, Apples, Plum, Peach, Pear) - 2 Cups
  • Orange Liqueur like Grand Marnier - 2 tbsp
Procedure:
  • In a food processor, coarsely blend(pulse) all the dry fruits and nuts with little bit of Orange Liqueur until they resemble a coarse meal.
  • Divide the mixture into 10-12 bite-size balls and refrigerate for an hour before consuming.
Makes 12-14 bite-sized balls.

Enjoy!

24 comments:

  1. Very healthy roll......... good for kids snacks box

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  2. Surely a healthy packe and power booster...its very easy to make too...

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  3. This recipe has my name on it and I`ll be making it.
    Thanks, I love it ♥

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  4. ça à l'air très appétissant, un bon mélange de saveurs
    j'aime beaucoup
    bonne soirée

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  5. Love this, but my family is not keen on fruit n nut balls :( so end up eating everything myself :-)This looks so wonderful..Next time I would add orange liquor too

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  6. This is great! I have never seen these before. I love dried fruit and nuts. Excellent idea to roll them into one:)

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  7. Looks delicious and easy to make too; good snack for outdoor trips..

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  8. Tasty and healthy snacks?!?!? I'm in! These look delicious.

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  9. Sounds really nice,wish I could taste one :)

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  10. Energy Bars in shape of balls!You are so creative- and this one is indeed worth trying- for a change, a healthy alternative to the store-bought stuff, and home made as well!

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  11. Am one of those kinds who skip breakfast, i 'must' make this to keep myself healthy! thanks for the share, very good idea :) and ofcourse Grand Marnier i love the flavor!

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  12. Very very yummy combination of dry fruits...I would love to have these balls
    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  13. wow wow..its such a rich and nice balls :) yummy

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  14. ஆஹா...சூப்பர்ப்...அருமையாக இருக்கிண்றது...

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  15. Definitely an interesting balls,looks fabulous..

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  16. Just loved the shape of it...looks like a bread roll...

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  17. I'm definitely gonna try these.But since I don't use alcohol in cooking,guess I could flavor with orange blossom water instead?

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  18. Contente que tu ailles mieux.
    Ces petites balles de fruits secs semblent délicieuses.
    Je note ta recette.
    See soon.

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  19. Scrumptious sweet treats, I love the Grand Marnier in those!

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  20. These are just packed with goodies! So delicious with the orange liquor.

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  21. looks delicious !!! first time here and love your blog .am a happy follower now !! thanks for visitng my blog ,following it and your wonderful comments
    www.happyhealthyfuncooking.blogspot.com

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  22. great recipe for a snack....love the richness of the dish. your blog and your recipes are always a source of inspiration for young bloggers like us...!!

    About the chatni pudi:" yes u r right it is a macro shot...but the chatni pudi we make is quite coarse...when u bite into it u can feel the crunchyness of the daals.

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