Chocolate Fruit Balls

125 g Dried apricots, chopped
1/3 c Raisins, chopped
1/3 c Sultanas, chopped
2 ts Grated orange rind
60 g Dark chocolate, grated
180 g Dark chocolate, extra
60 g Butter

Combine apricots, raisins, sultanas, rind and grated dark chocolate in a small bowl. Roll teaspoons of mixture into balls, refrigerate overnight.

Break extra chocolate into pieces, place in top of a double saucepan with butter over simmering water. Stir until smooth or microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Dip each fruit ball in chocolate until evenly coated. Place balls on foil-covered trays; allow to set in a cool place. Store balls in airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes about 25

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