Fruit & Almond Bites

• 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

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 in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour .
3. Unwrap and cut rolls into 1-1/2-in. pieces. Roll half of the pieces in reserved almonds, pressing gently to adhere. Roll remaining half in pistachios. If desired, wrap individually in waxed paper, twisting ends to close. Store in airtight containers, layered between waxed paper if unwrapped.

almonds, almond extract, honey, apricots, cherries, pistachios

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fruit-almond-bites/ (may not work)