Yield: 1 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1¾ cup | Coconut; finely chopped |
| 1 pack | (4-serving size) jell-o(r) brand gelatin; any flavor |
| 1 cup | Ground blanched almonds |
| ⅔ cup | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 1½ teaspoon | Sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | Almond extract |
| \N \N | Food coloring; (optional) |
| \N \N | Whole cloves; (optional) |
| \N \N | Citron; (optional) |
Mix together coconut, gelatin, almonds, milk, sugar and extract. Shape by hand into small fruits, or use small candy molds. If desired, use food coloring to paint details on fruit; add whole cloves and citron for stems and blossom ends. Chill until dry. Store in covered container at room temperature up to 1 week.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Treasury of Christmas Recipes (1991) Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #936 by "Eugene Johnston" <ejohnston@...> on Nov 30, 1997