Indulge in the delectable Apricot Balls, a delightful confection that combines the sweet tang of dried apricots with the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts, all enveloped in a delicate coating of chocolate. These bite-sized treats are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, adding a pop of color to any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings or a handmade gift to share with loved ones, these Apricot Balls, along with the additional recipes featured in this article, are sure to impress. From the classic Apricot Balls to variations like Apricot Energy Balls, No-Bake Apricot Balls, and even a luscious Apricot Ball Tart, this article offers a diverse collection of recipes that cater to different preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with apricot-infused delights!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
APRICOT COCONUT BALLS
I appreciate that these fruity candies are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time. They're a nice alternative to chocolate sweets. -Barbara Strohbehn, Gladbrook, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place apricots in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add coconut and milk. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. , Place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
AMAZING APRICOT BALLS
These apricot balls are delicious and so easy to make, just process and roll into small balls, warning, you better make lots they are very addictive lol!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Candy
Time 45m
Yield 15-18 balls
Number Of Ingredients 4
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.
CRUNCHY APRICOT-COCONUT BALLS
My Mom gave me this no-bake cookie recipe years ago when she had them on her Christmas buffet. I can't believe how simple they are to make.-Jane McMillan, Dania Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine coconut, apricots and pecans. Add condensed milk; mix well (mixture will be sticky)., Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
APRICOT WALNUT BALLS
A recipe can't get much easier than this one, yet it's simply delicious. These store well in the refrigerator and make for a different type of dessert.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 5-6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine apricots and coconut. Add milk; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Chill for 30 minutes (the mixture will be sticky). , Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in confectioners' sugar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT-GLAZED HAM BALLS RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Caryl
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. For meatballs, in a large bowl combine egg, graham cracker crumbs, the 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, dry mustard, and salt. Add ground ham, ground pork, and snipped apricots; mix well. Shape into 30 meatballs. In a 15x10x1-inch baking pan arrange meatballs in a single layer. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes. Drain well. In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker place cooked meatballs. 2. For sauce, in a small bowl combine apricot preserves, the 1/3 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, and ginger. Pour sauce over meatballs. 3. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or on high-heat setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. 4. Serve immediately or keep covered on low-heat setting for up to 2 hours. Gently stir just before serving. Serve with toothpicks. Makes 30 meatballs. Nutrition facts: Servings Per Recipe 30, Calories 86, Protein (gm) 3, Carbohydrate (gm) 15, Fat, total (gm) 2, Cholesterol (mg) 15, Saturated fat (gm) 1, Monosaturated fat (gm) 1, Sugar, total (gm) 10, Vitamin A (IU) 146, Vitamin C (mg) 2, Thiamin (mg) 0, Riboflavin (mg) 0, Niacin (mg) 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Folate (µg) 8, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 0, Sodium (mg) 151, Calcium (DV %) 10, Iron (DV %) 0, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
APRICOT ORANGE BALLS
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
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
APRICOT BALLS
My grandma makes these at Christmas, it is now a tradition that we make these and then take them round the neighborhood and give out with Recipe #182365. They are good any time of the year
Provided by Perfect Pixie
Categories Candy
Time 4m
Yield 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- You also need a lot (I mean mountains, literally) of caster sugar for rolling.
- To make, mix all ingredients and roll into 60 tsp size balls, they may take a while to form balls but the warmth of your hands should do it (very sticky).
- Coat completely in caster sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.7, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 2.2, Sodium 25.4, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 10.3, Protein 1
APRICOT ALMOND CHOCOLATE BALLS
This recipe comes from the Jewish Holiday Feasts cookbook and is a recipe for Purim. All times are guesstimates and do not include cool times. These are wonderful as candy or cookies, after dinner or with wine. Kids can help roll up the dough into balls.
Provided by Ducky
Categories Candy
Time 35m
Yield 48 balls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In food processor, process apricots, almonds and chocolate until very finely chopped.
- In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, cook sugar and water until soft ball stage, approximately 240°F (approximately 10 minutes).
- Stir in apricot mixture and cool.
- Squeeze mixture together with hands to form firm ball.
- Using approximately 1 Tbsp of mixture, form into 1-inch balls.
- Roll in powdered sugar.
- Place in candy cups or serve as desired.
COCONUT APRICOT BALLS
These zesty confections are filled with fresh fruity flavor. They make a nice addition to any candy tray.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the apricots, coconut, lemon zest and orange zest. Cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until blended. Sprinkle work surface with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Knead apricot mixture until smooth about 15-20 times. Add orange juice if necessary to moisten mixture. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in remaining sugar. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT DATE BALLS
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.
APRICOT WALNUT BALLS
I have to be honest I have made this one time. The apricots are not my favorite fruit. They were good but just not to me. The photo was shared by Pat Durham. Thank you very much.
Provided by Zelda Hopkins
Categories Candies
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Combine apricots and coconut. Add condensed milk, mix well. Stir in walnuts. Chill for 30 minutes [the mixture will be sticky]. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in confectioners sugar. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Makes 5-6 dozen.
APRICOT BALLS
While they're full of good-for-you ingredients, these candies will satisfy any sweet tooth as well. I "gift-wrap" them in colorful mini muffin papers nestled in a tin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine apricot and milk powder; pulse until apricots are finely chopped. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the coconut, syrup, milk and butter; mix well. , Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; roll in wheat germ. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
APRICOT BALLS
Apricot balls made with dried apricots, condensed milk, coconut and brown sugar
Provided by Diane Bell
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 29.5 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
Tips:
- To easily remove the pits from the apricots, cut them in half and twist the halves in opposite directions.
- Use a food processor to quickly chop the apricots and walnuts.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of water or orange juice.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little bit of bread crumbs or chopped nuts.
- Roll the balls in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or cocoa powder for a fun and festive look.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Apricot balls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for snacks, parties, or potlucks. With their sweet and tangy flavor, apricot balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give apricot balls a try. You won't be disappointed!
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