Best Orange Apricot Balls Recipes

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ORANGE APRICOT BALLS



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I first tried this citrusy candy as a child at my grandmother's house. I enjoyed it so much, my dad has been making it every Christmas since.-Shelly Detwiler, Marysville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds (5 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound dried apricots (3 cups)
1/2 medium unpeeled navel orange
1 cup sugar, divided

Steps:

  • In a food processor or grinder, coarsely chop apricots and orange. Add 2/3 cup sugar; mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 cholesterol, Cholesterol 0 sodium, Sodium 8g carbohydrate, Carbohydrate 0 protein.

APRICOT ORANGE BALLS



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Make and share this Apricot Orange Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Missy Wombat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

100 g pitted prunes
75 g dried apricots
45 g raisins
1/2 cup orange juice or 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur
2 teaspoons orange zest
125 g desiccated coconut
90 g almonds, chopped

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.1, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 22.9, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.2

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