Name: Fruit and Spice Bonbons
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 20 bonbons
Ingredients: Each version makes 20 bonbons. To chop the fruit, use a heavy chef's knife or a food processor set on pulse.; 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ginger; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cups finely chopped dried red plums or prunes; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups finely chopped dried figs, stems removed first; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup crystal sugar, maple sugar, or unsweetened cocoa; or 1/4 cup ground chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds

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Fruit and Spice BonbonsYunhee Kim

These classic candies (called sweetmeats by the British) look sinful but are little more than dried apricots, figs, and plums dusted with nuts, cocoa, or sugar.

Tip:

You can chop the fruit the night before making this recipe and store it, covered, in the refrigerator (fruit is easier to shape when it's chilled than at room temperature).

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