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Tutti-Frutti Balls #2
1 c. dried papayas1/2 c. seedless yellow raisins1/2 c. dried pineapple1/2 c. pitted dates1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. grated orange rind (evenbetter if you can get it from a tangerine!)1/2 c. powdered coconut1/2 cup, finely chopped hazelnuts or ground BrazilnutsJuice from 1 orange or a couple of tangerines
Adult: Chop the fruits very finely and gratethe orange or tangerine rind. toast the almonds and shop them or the walnuts. Squeeze the juice of 1 orange and set aside. prepare a clean workingsurface for the children to form the balls. Prepare also a baking sheet or flat dish with the coconut.Take a large bowl and put he finely chopped fruits init, combine with the walnuts or toasted almonds, the orange juice and rind and mix well.Scoop portions of the mixture and Direct the children to form balls and then roll them in the powdered coconut. They may place them on a clean baking sheet as they finish each one or wrap them carefully in plastic wrap. Chill at least one hour before eating. Makes about 16 balls.
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