Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Fruit Jumbles Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Makes 2 1/2 dozen These healthy snacks disguised as cookies are perfect lunchbox treats -- plus, there's no cooking necessary. Ingredients 1 cup unsalted pecans, coarsely chopped 2 cups dried fruits, such as pineapple, apricots, cranberries, and golden raisins 1 ½ cups granola cereal ½ teaspoon coarse salt ⅔ cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon grated orange zest Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread the chopped pecans on a baking pan. Bake until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer pecans to a bowl to cool. Cut the dried fruit, except the raisins, into 1/4-inch pieces. In a medium bowl, combine all of the dried fruit, nuts, granola, and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, butter, and orange juice. Set the pan over medium heat until the butter has melted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the orange zest. Pour the corn-syrup mixture over the fruit mixture; stir well. Set aside until completely cool, about 1 hour. Using a 1 1/4-inch ice-cream scoop or a tablespoon, form the cooled mixture into 30 balls. Place into paper mini-muffin cups or in a single layer in an airtight container, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week. Cook's Notes The pecans may be replaced with other nuts or an additional cup of granola. These Fruit Jumbles keep in the fridge for up to a week. Rate it Print