Coconut Apricot Balls Recipe

Coconut Apricot Balls Recipe

  • 2 cups dried apricots
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice (optional)
  1. In a food processor, combine the apricots, coconut, lemon peel and orange peel. Cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Sprinkle work surface with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Knead apricot mixture until smooth about 15-20 times. Add orange juice if necessary to moisten mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in remaining sugar. Store in an airtight container.