Almond spice heralds

30 balls

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupShelled almonds, soaked 5 hr in 1 1/2 c water
¾cupRaisins, soaked 5 hours in 1/2 c water
¼cupDates, pitted, soaked 1 hour in 1/8 c water
¼teaspoonCinnamon
teaspoonCloves
teaspoonCardamom
½teaspoonGrated lemon peel
cupGround alomnds -=OR=- shredded coconut

Directions

Drain soaked almonds & discard their soaking water. Drain the soaked fruit (this soaking water could be reserved to act as a sweetener in other recipes). Grind almonds, raisins, dates in a food processor.

Mix in the spices & lemon peel thoroughly. Form the dough into balls & rol in either ground almonds or shredded coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Will keep up to 1 month.

Frances Kendall, "Sweet Temptations"