Dried Fruits and Nuts

Name: Dried Fruits and Nuts
Yield: Makes 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup dried apricots; 1/2 cup dried dates (preferably Medjool); 1/2 cup walnut halves; 1/2 cup natural pistachios; 1/4 cup dark raisins; 1/4 cup golden raisins

August 20, 2004

This recipe, a refined trail mix if you will, is based on mendiants, a traditional French Christmas dish that consists of almonds, figs, hazelnuts, and raisins.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

1 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup dried dates (preferably Medjool)

1/2 cup walnut halves

1/2 cup natural pistachios

1/4 cup dark raisins

1/4 cup golden raisins

Preparation

In a bowl toss ingredients to combine well.

TagsFrench European Walnut Nut Dried Apricot Dried Fruit Fruit Date Pistachio Raisin Snack Lunch Dinner Gluten Free Dairy Free Raw Vegan Vegetarian Quick Easy Make Ahead No-Cook Christmas Winter Gourmet

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