Almond-Pecan Date Truffles
My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some of the spices and nuts to suit our taste. My dad was a beekeeper and Mom always made a coconut date ball for Christmas. The truffles remind me of past Christmases and are ideal for something quick yet festive on a holiday tray. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Served Person: 1
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans toasted
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
- 1 cup ground almonds toasted
- Carbohydrate 45.2959016199669 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 125.695790744817 g
- Fiber 22.3293335761637 g
- Protein 30.2678512990927 g
- Saturated Fat 10.4360193619707 g
- Serving Size 1 1 -1/2 dozen. (287g)
- Sodium 4.34128205208513 mg
- Sugar 22.9665680438032 g
- Trans Fat 6.36029154065395 g
- Calories 1340 calories
In a microwave, warm apple juice. Stir in dates; let stand 5 minutes to soften, stirring occasionally. Remove dates from apple juice; discard liquid. Transfer dates to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment; process until smooth. Add pecans and spices; pulse just until combined (mixture will be thick). , Shape mixture into 1-in. balls; place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate, covered, 30-60 minutes., Roll date balls in almonds.
