Apricot Orange Balls

Submitted by Missy Wombat

"From Grassroots magazine"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 100 g pitted prunes
• 75 g dried apricots
• 45 g raisins
• 118.29 ml orange juice or 118.29 ml orange-flavored liqueur
• 9.85 ml orange zest
• 125 g desiccated coconut
• 90 g almonds, chopped

directions

1. Place prunes, apricots and raisins in a bowl.
2. Pour over the orange juice or liqueur and mix to combine.
3. Set aside for 1 hour to macerate.
4. Place fruit mixture in a food processor and process to finely chop.
5. Transfer fruit mixture to a bowl.
6. Add the orange zest, 75 g of the coconut and almonds.
7. Combine well.
8. Form fruit mixture into small balls, adding a little more orange if necessary.
9. Roll balls in remaining coconut to coat.
10. Place on a plate line with plastic food wrap, cover and chill until firm.

Reviews

[Dorel]

WOW!!!I made these with just apricots as DH loves anything apricot. I used 1/2 cup Cointreau instead of orange juice and think I got tipsy eating them.LOL.I would recomend using OJ with about a tablespoon or two of Liqueur. These were a little overpowering but very tasty and warm in the mouth and throat if you know what I mean. I didn't get 30 balls, I guess I made mine too big. Thanks Donna for the nice treat.