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Apricot Balls

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"Apricot balls made with dried apricots, condensed milk, coconut and brown sugar" — Diane Bell

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

1/2 pound dried apricots
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut

1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup flaked coconut for rolling

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Directions

Mince apricots in a food processor. Place in a bowl and toss with brown sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and condensed milk. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated.

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Everyone loved these, they were easy to make, and really good. The only thing is that I'm Canadian, and I don't know the conversions too well, so I put a little much of the condensed milk, I'd suggest to pour a little, then mix, and keep pouring until desired consistancy. Happy eating...mmmmm...

—LEANNE MCDONALD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 08, 2004

Taste-wise, these are great. But they are very messy to make. I needed far more coconut than the recipe called for; I ran out and had to throw away about 1/3 of the apricot mix. Perhaps less condensed milk would make these easier.

—MELPRES

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31 Ratings

Dec 13, 2004

I have a recipe very similar to this and I thought I could add a few suggestions based on other readers comments. Instead of rolling in additional coconut, roll in powdered sugar - works great and costs less! Also, you can leave these out overnight covered with a tea towel to "dry out" and they won't be mushy as they are when you first roll them. One more thing...I think these are sweet enough without brown sugar. Great recipe - I was surprised but happy to find a version on this site for comparison!

—RENEE12

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Jan 08, 2004

I made these with chopped pecans and very little brown sugar. In fact, I think the sugar can be omitted entirely! I froze them overnight before serving -- they're fine right out of the freezer or thawed.

—Jilly

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May 20, 2007

The canned milk made this recipe runny. I think the next time I make this recipe will use only half of the canned milk. and cut the brown sugar in half. It is quite sweet.

—Melodee

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Jan 08, 2004

This is a wonderfully different candy treat. If you're tired of serving the same old Christmas confections, try this! My first batch was really good. The second time, I experimented: for some texture I added 1/3 cup of toasted finely chopped pecans in with the apricot/milk mixture, then rolled them in toasted coconut. Yummy both ways!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Apr 09, 2005

After reading the reviews, I added less condensed milk; deleted sugar; rolled balls in crushed VANILLA WAFERS. This is a healthy treat.

—MARY

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Jan 08, 2004

This is a delicious recipe and is soooo easy and quick to make. But I agree with the other reviews - watch the amount of condensed milk - add it gradually until you have the right consistency. These were a hit at my house!

—RACHEL LEES

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Nutrition

Calories
210 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
32.5 g
10%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
2.7 g
5%

Sodium
30 mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Apricot Balls

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 210
Calories from Fat: 81

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14 %
Saturated Fat 7.6g 38 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 30mg 1 %
Potassium 356mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.5g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
Protein 2.7g 5 %
Sugars 28.7g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 10 %
Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 8 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.