Ingredients
125 g dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup raisins, chopped
1/3 cup sultanas, chopped
2 tsp grated orange rind
60 g dark chocolate, grated
180 g dark chocolate, extra
60 g butter
Directions
Combine apricots, raisins, sultanas, rind and grated dark chocolate
in a small bowl. Roll teaspoons of mixture into balls, refrigerate
overnight.
Break extra chocolate into pieces, place in top of a double saucepan
with butter over simmering water. Stir until smooth or microwave on
HIGH for 2 minutes. Dip each fruit ball in chocolate until evenly
coated. Place balls on foil-covered trays; allow to set in a cool
place. Store balls in airtight container in refrigerator.
Makes about 25
Servings: 25 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert; Fruit
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