15 mins preparation | makes 30
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried fruit such as currants, sultanas or raisins
- zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 1 cake, can be stale
- ½ cup walnut pieces
- 2 heaped tbsp marmalade
- coconut to coat
Method:
- Gently simmer the fruit in the orange juice for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, crumble the cake and add the other ingredients (except coconut). Mix well and roll into smallish balls.
- Toss the balls in a bowl of coconut to coat.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer until required.
Notes:
- Try making these balls with a plain vanilla cake and coat in cocoa or raspberry powder. Any cake will do; perhaps you have leftover cake or muffins going to waste? Just adjust the ingredients to suit. If you wish, add a dash of liqueur such as Grand Marnier, brandy or rum, but do be mindful if children will be eating them.
