Candies from dried fruits, candied fruits and nuts
4 servings
15 minutes
Candies made from dried fruits, candied fruits, and nuts are a true delight for lovers of natural sweets. Their roots go back to European culinary traditions where simple yet exquisite desserts without artificial additives are valued. Aromatic nuts, honey, and citrus candied fruits create a harmony of flavors: the sweetness of dates and cranberries is balanced by the light acidity of lemon juice, while the delicate texture is complemented by crunchy nut pieces. These candies require no thermal processing, preserving maximum nutrients. They are perfect for a healthy snack, an energy source before workouts or with morning coffee. The coating of cocoa, cinnamon or coconut flakes adds new flavor nuances making each candy unique. The simplicity of preparation allows for experimentation in creating your own variations of this healthy treat.
1
Crush the large and hard nuts in the blender first (not to powder, but into crumbs — even coarser is fine).
- Almond: 100 g
- Walnuts: 100 g
- Sunflower seeds: 50 g
2
Add the remaining ingredients. It's better if the mixture is not homogeneous, but has small pieces of candied fruits and nuts.
- Dates: 1 glass
- Dried cranberries: 150 g
- Candied orange peel: 100 g
- Coconut oil: 2 teaspoons
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
3
Roll the balls and coat them in cocoa/cinnamon/poppy seeds/sesame/coconut flakes/chia seeds...
- Cocoa powder: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cinnamon: to taste
- Sea salt: pinch