Orange-Date Fruit Rolls

Orange-Date Fruit Rolls

Makes 2 rolls

1 1/c cup dates, pitted

1/4 lb. coconut, shredded, raw, unsweetened

1/2 lb. figs

1/2 cup nuts, chopped

1 Tbsp. orange juice

1 tsp. orange rind, grated

Grind dates, coconut, and figs in a food mill. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Shape into 2 long rolls about 1" in diameter. Roll in additional chopped nuts. Place in refrigerator until chilled. Then, slice and garnish with candied cherries or walnut halves. Or form into balls and roll in date sugar.

*Terri's kitchen; photo by Paula