There are just three ingredients in these sweet, simple and delicious apricot and coconut balls.
Simple, homemade and delicious!
All you need is some soft and juicy dried apricots, coconut and honey. This is the recipe that I used. It appealed to me because honey was the additional sweetener and not icing sugar which featured in a lot of other recipes I found for apricot logs or apricot balls. I also used dessicated coconut instead of shredded coconut because that is what I had on hand. They are so easy to make:
Put 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, 1/2 cup dessicated coconut & 1 Tablespoon honey in food processor.
Blitz until apricots & coconut are blended together thoroughly.
Shape teaspoonfuls of apricot & coconut mixture into little balls with wet hands.
Roll in the extra coconut. Chill & store in fridge.
These little balls of apricot-y goodness are so simple, so easy and so delicious. It is so hard to stop at just one though...so you might want to double the recipe!
Meg
How easy are they! I might try a batch myself.
ReplyDeleteSo easy! I used Angus Park Soft & Juicy Dried Apricots but any that are "plump" and moist work well. Meg:)
DeleteI used to make those years ago, Meg. They do taste delicious. Quick and easy to make too.
ReplyDeleteMy little boy likes apricot logs, Chel, and I made these as a homemade alternative to those store bought treats. Meg:)
DeleteYum, your recipe differs from mine which uses sweetened condensed milk for the binding/sweetener. I use dessicated coconut as it is easier to mix in, they freeze really well too (and are just as yummy when eaten frozen)
ReplyDeleteI saw one recipe, Pip, for an apricot and marshmallow log that used condensed milk. I like the idea of freezing them. I could make a really big batch then and just defrost when I need them. Meg:)
Deletethey look delicious, another sweetener is to use sultanas or other sweet dried fruit, i hope to make date balls sometime over the next week & will use sultanas to sweeten, can't beat it for a snack
ReplyDeletethanx for sharing
Date balls sound like a lovely snack, Selina. I like that these sorts of snacks are quick and easy to make and taste delicious! Meg:)
DeleteThose look delicious! I am definitely going to have to try to make some myself! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThey are really yummy, Debbie. Quick to make too. Meg:)
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