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Dried Fruit & Nut Clusters

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Dried Fruit & Nut Clusters - Use your favorite dried fruits and nuts to create this quick and easy sweet treat that can be made within 20 minutes.

 

The past couple of weeks have just been crazy. You know, the kind where you feel like you took two steps forward and then 5 steps back? First, my site totally crashed for almost an entire day and I’ve been looking for another hosting company…grrr. I’ve been helping put together a huge holiday blog event and giveaway with over 16 other fabulous bloggers, so stay tuned for that! Plus, I had to finish up my daughter’s lighted jellyfish Halloween costume and I made my first video review for the blog!

So this week, I needed a quick and easy treat to pack in the kid’s lunch boxes & something to post for our Fall Cookie and Dessert Share-fest. ย This Dried Fruit & Nut Clusters was the perfect recipe. This treat requires no baking, can be made in less than 20 minutes, and tastes great!

IngredientsGather up the yummy ingredients: dried fruit, nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, cinnamon, raisins, and some white chocolate.

Bowls of dried fruit

I made two batches. My youngest daughter insisted on a berry blend with pecans and I wanted an apricot and almond blend. That’s the great thing about this recipe, you can useย your favorite blend of dried fruits and nuts. What fruits and nuts would you use?

Note: If you’re using larger sized dried fruits (like apricots), chop into raisin sized pieces. I also take a mallet to the almonds and pecansย because I prefer the larger sized pieces over store-bought chopped nuts.

Chocolate and fruit mix

Now this is the hardest part of the recipe – melt the white chocolate in a glass bowl over boiling water. Make sure you’re constantly mixing it. I know, it’s so hard. Butย on the plus side,you may just get a free facial out of it tooย :-). Of course, you could melt it in the microwave, but I ALWAYS end up over cooking it.

Once the chocolate is melted and your facial is done, pour it into the bowl of fruits and nuts. Mix it well and scoop into mini cupcake cups.

Dried Fruits & Nuts - Use your favorite dried fruits and nuts to create this quick and easy sweet treat that can be made within 20 minutes.To speed up the process, I put the cups onto a tray and into the freezerย for 5 minutes.

Dried Fruits & Nuts - Use your favorite dried fruits and nuts to create this quick and easy sweet treat that can be made within 20 minutes.And that’s it folks! It’s ready to serve straight from the freezerย or keep in sealed container for a few days.

What other fruit and nut combos should I try?


Fruit and Nut Clusters

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Fruit and Nut Clusters
Serves 24-28
Prep time 20 minutes
Meal type Dessert
Misc Child Friendly, Pre-preparable

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cups dried fruit (I used a mixed bag of blueberries, cherries, and cranberries)
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1/3 cup lightly salted sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds or pecans
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8oz white chocolate (measure 8 ounces of white candy melts or use 1 1/2 cups or white chocolate chips)

Note

Use whatever type of dried fruit and nut mixture you prefer. The recipe is very forgiving and easily adaptable to variations of dried fruits and nuts. Experiment and have fun with it. You can even change the spices too!

Directions

Step 1
Put all the ingredients, except the chocolate, into a bowl and mix. Set aside.
Step 2
Melt white chocolate in a glass bowl over boiling water or use a double boiler on medium low heat. Pour melted chocolate into the fruit mix and stir until everything is well coated.
Step 3
Dried Fruit & Nut Clusters
Use a cookie scoop or spoon and scoop the mixture into mini baking cups. Allow mixture to cool and serve.
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  1. Nut Crunch says

    February 6, 2018 at 9:58 PM

    This looks so delicious and attractive. I am sure it will taste great too.

    Reply
  2. Karren Haller says

    November 8, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Oh my all the goodness and yumculicious recipes in one place!!! Thanks for sharing the Dried Fruit Clusters on Oh My Heartsie Girl, so glad you did. Always enjoy your visits!!!
    Have a great weekend, Karren
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:50 AM

      I know…so many great recipes on the link-up. Thank you for stopping by ๐Ÿ™‚
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      Reply
  3. Regina says

    November 7, 2014 at 10:21 PM

    Boy you made those look really good and just in time for the holidays! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:48 AM

      These are great for the holidays and so easy to prepare too.
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      Reply
  4. Megan Kubasch says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    This sounds amazing! My mouth is watering just thinking about how delicious it is! Thanks so much for linking up at Come Along Ponds!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:45 AM

      Thanks for the fun party Megan.
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  5. Jessica says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Looks like a great thing to make as a take-along snack!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:45 AM

      It’s a great on-the-go snack. Just make sure you don’t leave it in a warm place or it will melt.
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  6. Lou Lou Girls says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    This looks so good! Pinned. Lou Lou Girls
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:44 AM

      Thank you for pinning Lou Lou Girls!
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  7. zan says

    November 2, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    These look great and I am sure they taste good, too. Funny, I made a fruit and but bark last week to share on the blog, too. Still in draft mode. Guess we are thinking alike!
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:43 AM

      Oh, I’ll have to come over to see your recipe. Please share it on one of the Merry Monday Link parties when you post.
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      Reply
  8. Katie says

    November 1, 2014 at 2:26 AM

    These look so beautiful! I love your little cake cases and your food photography is spectacular!

    Katie <3
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:42 AM

      Thanks Katie. PicMonkey definitely helps to make my pictures a lot nicer.
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  9. Chrissy says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    These look SO good and easy to make! It would be a fun recipe to try with the kiddos…doing it this week!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:41 AM

      Glad you’re making them. I hope they like them as much as my kids do.
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      Reply
  10. Winnie says

    October 31, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    These are such wonderful treats Erlene
    The only “problem” is that It’s kind of hard to stop eating them once you start ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:40 AM

      Thanks Winnie. Yes, it can be hard to stop eating it, but they aren’t too big and eating two – three isn’t too bad…lol.
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      Reply
  11. Sharon says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    I pinned these on my Pinterest board. They look so good!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:39 AM

      Thanks so much for pinning Sharon.
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      Reply
  12. Winter White says

    October 30, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    This looks like an easy and fun recipe, perfect for the kiddos!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:38 AM

      Super easy recipe and so easy to customize to each for each of my kids.
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      Reply
  13. Carolann says

    October 30, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    I’m thinking I’m definitely going to try this and probably use cranberries, almonds, and apricots and/or dates!
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:37 AM

      I haven’t tried dates yet, but I’m sure it would add a lot of sweetness. I’d probably add more nuts to the mix to balance it out?
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      Reply
  14. Rebekah says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Those look and sound amazing! Perfect little snack.

    Reply
  15. Tammi says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    I am definitely making a version for my kids. These are a perfect healthy snack for their lunches.

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:36 AM

      I’d love to know how you make yours.
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      Reply
  16. Aleshea says

    October 29, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Mmm all of it looks so good. Great job

    Reply
  17. Julie V. (Somebody's Dinner) says

    October 28, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Erlene, these look wonderful!
    I guess the steam would give you a free facial, wouldn’t it? One time my allergies gave me a stuffy nose and I made bagels, which you boil and then bake. My allergies were so much better after standing above a steaming pot of water for 20 minutes!
    Thanks for linking up with us at the Retro Re-Pin Party!
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:36 AM

      Lol…yes you can get a facial if you stand too close to the pot. Although, I guess if it clears up your nose, it’s a good thing.
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      Reply
  18. Jessica Doll says

    October 28, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    These sound really delicious, but I’m not sure if I could eat all of the sugar that holds them together, haha.

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 28, 2014 at 5:44 PM

      I’ve actually used less white chocolate before and it’s fine too ๐Ÿ™‚ You can probably cut down the white chocolate by 1-2 oz. and it should still be fine. The mix will be dry, but it will stick together once the chocolate sets. My kids like it with this amount of chocolate and I like it with less, so I’ve made it both ways.

      Reply
  19. Heather says

    October 28, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Yum! These look so delicious. I love freezing fruit/date bars and then eating them on the go. Such a good burst of energy for me ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:34 AM

      Mines never lasts long enough to freeze…4 kids and a hungry hubby = no leftovers
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  20. Candace says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Your treats always look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:33 AM

      Thank you.
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  21. Brenda says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    oh! i love white chocolate so i’ll have to try out this recipe!
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:08 AM

      It’s good with regular chocolate too ๐Ÿ™‚ If you try it, let me know what mix of dried fruits/nuts you used.
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  22. Myrabev says

    October 28, 2014 at 12:07 AM

    It’s 7am I am hungry and this feels like a bag idea because I want yo reach in and eat those delicious treats

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      November 18, 2014 at 6:33 AM

      On the plus side, these treats aren’t totally full of sugars and are pretty small ๐Ÿ™‚
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  23. Erica says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    What a great recipe and I love the name of your blog! ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:06 AM

      Thanks Erica. I figured since Pinterest inspires me a lot that I would name my blog after it ๐Ÿ™‚
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  24. Lindsay says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    I LOVE this!!! I am having thanksgiving at my place so I will do something similar to this ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:04 AM

      Thanks Lindsay. I bet you could do something with pumpkin spice. Would love to know how you make yours.
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  25. Heather says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Ooooh I love stuff like this! These look so good! Definitely sharing this recipe and saving it for later too! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:03 AM

      Thanks for sharing Heather and I hope you get to try it.
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  26. Amy says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    note to self… do not read your blog while hungry. yummmm. i wish i could reach though the screen and eat these

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 31, 2014 at 1:02 AM

      You’re too funny Amy. Thanks for stopping by ๐Ÿ™‚
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  27. Brooklyn Jolley says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my goodness those look SO SO yummy! What a fun recipe, I might have to try if I can make it to the store for the ingredients!
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:25 PM

      You know, I was thinking that you could probably just make it from a bag of good trail mix too. My two youngest LOVE trail mix and I could use their favorite trail mix as a base for this too.
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  28. breanna says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    I don’t think I would have the guts to try these. I have a texture phobia. Dried fruits and nuts are not a combo that I can do! But it sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:24 PM

      My son oldest son has a texture issue with onions, so I can sort of relate. Can you not eat the fruits or the nuts?
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  29. karissa says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    These look healthy and easy to make. I should try these.
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:22 PM

      It’s not as healthy as eating just the dried fruit and nuts, but sometimes you just need a little something extra as a treat.
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  30. Joanne T Ferguson says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    G’day Don’t these look great! Wish I could try one now Erlene!
    Cheers! Joanne
    #ibabloggers
    pinned

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:22 PM

      If you like eating dried fruits and nuts and want a little extra treat, the added white chocolate is a nice addition.
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  31. Kathy says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    This looks delicious and quite easy, right up my alley. I will give this a try.
    Thank you for sharing.
    #ibabloggers
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:20 PM

      Super easy to make, which is why I love it too ๐Ÿ™‚
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  32. Nancy says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    Looks really tasty, and quick to make. I eat a lot of raw nuts and fruit. I usually make myself a “snack plate” from it all. ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:19 PM

      I usually have snack bags of dried fruit and nuts too…so yummy. I make this as a special treat with the white chocolate ๐Ÿ™‚
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  33. Amby Felix says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:31 PM

    These look really yummy!

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:18 PM

      They are yummy! Hope you try it.
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  34. Chelsea says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    Yummmm! I’d love these, though I’d take out the raisins cause I’m definitely on team no raisins haha. So good otherwise though! I want to try them out ๐Ÿ™‚
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 9:18 PM

      Funny, I’m not a raisin lover either, but I don’t mind them mixed in with the fruits, nuts, and chocolate.
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  35. Bernadyn @ B is 4 says

    October 27, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    So sorry to hear about your site crashing, I think about that, too and need to make preparations in case that happens. I always forget to back up my site. This recipe sounds so good, what a great idea for parties and just as a snack. I need to remember to boil white chocolate over water instead of microwaving it. I did that recently and ended up burning it, too. I love how forgiving this recipe is, can’t wait to try this soon. Pinning, thanks! #ibabloggers
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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:18 PM

      Hi Bernadyn. Most host sites will backup your site, it’s just that I don’t think the package I have can handle my blog anymore. I have to look for another host company so my site will stop crashing. I’m glad I’m not the only one that burns chocolate in the microwave…I was beginning to think I was the only one that had this problem.
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  36. Jane ( Limeade Gal) says

    October 26, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Hi Erlene!
    So sorry to hear about your site, that’s never fun.
    Love this easy recipe for clusters. White chocolate is my favorite. Will definitely give this a try. Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚
    Good luck with your holiday event!

    Reply
    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      I like white chocolate too, but I like the regular chocolate as well. It’s a toss up…lol. Let me know if you try it.
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  37. Dee says

    October 25, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    These look great, Erlene, and I love that they’re quick and easy! Hope you have a great new week! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Erlene at My Pinterventures says

      October 27, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      Hi Dee. These are super easy and yes I’m having a better week ๐Ÿ™‚
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