By Melissa Clark
Updated Oct. 16, 2023
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Rating
- 4(145)
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This recipe takes a traditional Passover treat, and gives it a little twist. Here, dried fruit and nuts are chopped in a food processor, flavored with cinnamon and moistened with a bit of pomegranate juice for a Sephardic version of the recipe. They’re rolled into balls, and dusted with unsweetened coconut. Feel free to substitute any dried fruit or nuts you’d like.
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Ingredients
Yield:About 2 dozen
- 1tablespoon pomegranate juice, more as needed
- 4grams ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
- 186grams pitted dates (¾ cup), coarsely chopped
- 180grams dried apricots (½ cup), coarsely chopped
- 38grams dried cherries (¼ cup)
- 33grams raw sliced almonds (¼ cup)
- 66grams raw pistachios (½ cup)
- 76grams unsweetened shredded coconut (1 cup)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)
79 calories; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 2 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
Step
1
In a small bowl, combine the pomegranate juice and cinnamon.
Step
2
Combine the dates, apricots, cherries, almonds, and pistachios in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse together until mixture is coarsely combined. Add the cinnamon-juice mixture and process until the mixture forms a smooth, sticky paste. Add more juice, a teaspoon at a time, if the paste does not stick together.
Step
3
Spread the coconut flakes on a large plate or jelly roll pan. Roll the dough, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time into a ball; roll in the coconut to coat evenly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Bracha
My family did not trust in my cooking skills until I bring a similar Sephardic haroset truffles to the family Seder six years ago. This recipe is easier than my old one. The truffles are delicious and look beautiful at the Seder table
Jill -
So easy to make and they look good. They taste like Larabars. I used pecans instead of almonds and orange juice since that's what I had in the house. Probably will make a version of these with some oats as energy bars in the future.
Mark
Excellent. I have someone who is allergic to pistachio so I used almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds. I chose to roll the truffles in ground almonds. They look great and taste great as well.
Molly
I used cherry juice instead of pomegranate and everyone loved them!
Muriel
Just made this, added a tbsp of sweet wine after the tbs of juice. Very good!
Joyce
My advice - make this recipe! Very impressive/lovely presentation.SO easy and very forgiving and flexible - I used cherry juice. Oh and did I mention it is delicious!
Joyce
My advice - make this recipe! Very impressive/lovely presentation.SO easy and very forgiving and flexible - I used cherry juice. Oh and did I mention it is delicious!
Peter
Sounds delicious. I'll probably make these tomorrow. I wonder... would a coating of chocolate ganache improve them ? (Assuming no dietary restrictions, that is.)
Mark
Excellent. I have someone who is allergic to pistachio so I used almonds, pecans, and sunflower seeds. I chose to roll the truffles in ground almonds. They look great and taste great as well.
Muriel
Just made this, added a tbsp of sweet wine after the tbs of juice. Very good!
David
I am allergic to pomegranate, hopefully a substitution with Cherry juice will work just fine! These sound excellent!
Molly
I used cherry juice instead of pomegranate and everyone loved them!
Bracha
My family did not trust in my cooking skills until I bring a similar Sephardic haroset truffles to the family Seder six years ago. This recipe is easier than my old one. The truffles are delicious and look beautiful at the Seder table
Jill -
So easy to make and they look good. They taste like Larabars. I used pecans instead of almonds and orange juice since that's what I had in the house. Probably will make a version of these with some oats as energy bars in the future.
Isabel
They taste like Larabars! I was into this recipe until the reference to Larabars. Different taste for different folks. I cannot think of a more unpleasant taste than Larabars. I'm back to my Shepardic recipe.
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