Oatmeal, Rum Raisin And Tahini Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup raisins
1/4 cup rum
1/3 cup water
3 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp honey, warmed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, finely chopped
1/2 cup blanched almonds, toasted finely chopped
3 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup shredded coconut, lightly toasted

Preparation

Place raisins, rum and water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to moderate. Simmer for 5 minutes or until raisins are plump. Cool slightly. Drain raisins, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Chop raisins finely.
Combine raisins, reserved cooking liquid, oats, sugar, tahini, honey, cinnamon, pine nuts, almonds and butter in a bowl.
Place coconut on a plate. Using damp hands, roll tablespoons of oat mixture into balls. Roll balls in coconut to coat lightly. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm. Serve.