Fruit Cheeseball

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup finely chopped apple
1 cup finely chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, prunes)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup finely chopped Pecans
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

In medium mixer bowl, beat cream cheese; stir in Swiss cheese and nutmeg. Toss fruits with lemon juice, then mix into cheeses. Chill until slightly firm.

Shape into a ball; roll in nuts and parsley. Store in refrigerator. Soften to room temperature prior to serving. Serve with crackers.