APRICOT COCONUT CANDY
It's just about candy making time. I have a bunch of candy recipes.
Provided by Eddie Jordan
Categories Candies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Steam apricots in the top part of double boiler over water for 10 minutes.
- 2. Put apricot, coconuts, nuts and peel through food grinder together twice, using a fine blade.
- 3. Add juices and powdered sugar, stir well. Shape into small balls, and roll in granulated sugar.
- 4. Let dry several hours before using or storing in a airtight container.
- 5. Makes about 2 dozen bolls.
- 6. If desired, these may be dipped in chocolate coating. Let dry on waxed paper until chocolate is cold and firm.
APRICOT COCONUT BALLS
I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. -Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place apricots in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add coconut and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. , Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WHITE CHOCOLATE APRICOT AND COCONUT TRUFFLES
Deliciously sweet fruity truffles! The apricot and coconut complement each other perfectly and they look divine.
Provided by Brittney_B
Categories Candy
Time 1h5m
Yield 25 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix apricots, coconut and condensed milk in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Using your hands, roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Refrigerate again for 15 minutes.
- Combine oil and chocolate in a small heatproof microwave container and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir well.
- Using a fork, dip one ball of the apricot mixture into the chocolate mixture to coat all over and place again on the lined tray.
- Repeat with remaining balls and chocolate mixture.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate has set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 1.6, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 0.7
APRICOT-COCONUT SQUARES
The yummiest apricot-coconut squares you've ever tasted!
Provided by Jo Whattam
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and 1 cup flour. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven. In small saucepan, bring apricots and water to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Drain, chop, and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar. Stir in 1/3 cup flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice. Fold in nuts and chopped apricots. Stir in coconut, if desired. Pour over the prepared crust.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Cool, and dust with confectioners' sugar before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 77.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
APRICOT COCONUT COOKIES
These fancy, chewy cookies are made without eggs. Our son's allergy got me searching for treats he can enjoy...and we love them, too. -Sara Kennedy, Manassas, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine all the glaze ingredients. Spoon over cookies.
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