SUGAR PLUM FAIRY SHELLS

This recipe received honorable mention in Athens Holiday Mini Fillo Shells Recipe Contest.

Ingredients

1 cup toasted sliced almonds 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup chopped dried figs 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 cup powdered sugar 15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box) 1/3 cup sliced almonds, for garnish

In food processor, combine almonds, apricots, figs, coconut, honey, cinnamon and cloves, until smooth. Make 15 1-inch balls and dust with powdered sugar. Place one ball into each Fillo Shell pressing down lightly. Use 4 almond slices to make fairy wings on each. Serve immediately.