Fruit & Almond Bites

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. + chilling

Makes

about 4 dozen

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of no-bake treats you can take anywhere. —Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey
Fruit & Almond Bites Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3-3/4 cups sliced almonds, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cups finely chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup finely chopped dried cherries or cranberries
  • 1 cup finely chopped pistachios, toasted

Directions

  1. Place 1-1/4 cups almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Remove almonds to a shallow bowl; reserve for coating.
  2. Add remaining 2-1/2 cups almonds to food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add extract. While processing, gradually add honey. Remove to a large bowl; stir in apricots and cherries. Divide mixture into 6 portions; shape each into a 1/2-in.-thick roll. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour .
  3. Unwrap and cut rolls into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Roll half the pieces in reserved almonds, pressing gently to adhere. Roll remaining half in pistachios. If desired, wrap each piece individually in waxed paper, twisting ends to close. Store in airtight containers, layered between waxed paper if pieces are unwrapped.
Health Tip: Per ounce, almonds contain more fiber and protein that any other tree nut.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 86 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.