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Dried Fruits and Nuts

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
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