Orange Apricot Balls Recipes

Steps:

• In a food processor chop apricots and coconut until thoroughly combined.
• Add the 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; process until combined.
• Pour the mixture into a dish; refrigerate until firm (about 30-45 minutes).
• Place wax paper on a baking sheet; set aside.
• Place additional coconut or finely chopped pecans in a shallow bowl.
• Shape apricot mixture into balls (about 1-inch in diameter).
• Roll in coconut; place on wax paper.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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.