Apricot Date Balls Recipes

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• 1. Line airtight container with wax paper. Set aside
• 2. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, the apricots, dates and eggs. Cook over low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until mixture pulls away from the sides of pan, stirring constantly.
• 3. Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Let stand for 45 to 50 minutes or until mixture is cool enough to handle.
• 4. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in sugar or desiccated coconut. Place balls in prepared container. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Finely chop the apricots and dates, then combine in a 2-quart mixing bowl. Add the honey and blend thoroughly into the mixture. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Place the coconut in a round cake pan. Spoon out tablespoonfuls of the apricot-date mixture and roll into balls in your hands. Then roll the balls in the coconut, coating them completely. Place each ball in a paper candy cup. Between layers of waxed paper in a tightly covered container, the balls will keep for 3 weeks in the refrigerator. They are best eaten at room temperature.
• VARIATIONS
• Substitute dried peaches, dried pears, or raisins for the apricots.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1-1/3 cups and is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in spreadable fruit until blended; set aside. In a food processor, combine the oats, flour, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add butter; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Press 3 cups crumb mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread date mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press down gently. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.