Apricot balls recipe required!

[Aprilsmum]

Hi There,

Do any of you wonderful :chef: have a recipe for Apricot balls. I'm looking for one that will taste just like the Apricol logs that you buy at the supermarket, but I want to make them into balls to put into little hampers for friends and family.

Thanks in advance :hugs:

Ps - sorry about the spelling mistake in the title - but I couldn't edit it out. Darn mummy brain!

[pookiesossige]

While you wait for the proper apricot ball recipie (anyone? I'd like it too!), here's a similar one: Apricot and Coconut Balls- it has white chocolate in it!!! *insert drool emoticon*

250g packet marie biccies, crushed
1 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup skim condensed milk
1/4 cup white chocolate melts
80g marg
1/4 cup desiccated coconut

Place biscuits and apricots in a bowl.
Combine condensed milk, white chocolate and margarine in a small saucepan and stir over a low heat until chocolate is melted.
Add to crumb mixture, mixing well. Roll into balls and toss in coconut.

[subaruforestermum]

Dont know if this is THE proper one, but its one varitation my mum use to make......it is....

4 crushed Weetbix
1/2 can condensed milk
1/2 cup Apricot
1/2 chop chopped apricots
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 Tablespoons cocoa
extra coconut to coat with

Combine all ingredients & place in the fridge for 30 mins. Roll into small bowls, coat with extra coconut.

[M O P]

Here's my simple recipe- not sure if it's the exact one you're after but it's pretty yummy, very easy and I always get complimented on them!

Apricot Balls

1 pkt of dried apricots(I think this would be about 250 gms- it's not a huge pkt) finely chopped, I do this in the food processor
1 cup of coconut
1 cup of crushed biscuits or Cornflakes, again I do this in food processor
1 tin of condensed milk

Mix all together and form into small, 1 or 2 bite size, balls. Then roll them in coconut. Keep them in the fridge.

[cheezelkat]

Thanks for the recipe Kazaa - I'm mixing up a batch tonight!

[cheezelkat]

I made Kazaa's recipe and OMG they are SO good. Really, really delicious. Thanks! They are perfect for the Christmas party I'm going to tomorrow.

[Aprilsmum]

Yes thanks for your replies. I just made Kazaa's recipe because I already had the ingredients, and it is delecious.

Thanks very much.

[Aprilsmum]

Hmmm......good question. It is christmas though! Everything in moderation I say :D

[M O P]

I made Kazaa's recipe and OMG they are SO good. Really, really delicious. Thanks! They are perfect for the Christmas party I'm going to tomorrow.
:smiliedance: CK!
They are really easy too aren't they, and people always think you're so clever for making them ;)

[cheezelkat]

They went down a treat today - everyone was asking for the recipe!

BTW 1pink1blue - apricot balls are better for you because they have fruit in them. Makes them healthy ;)

[ikis84]

I just found this thread through google - and the recipe that MotherOfPearl gave is just awesome. It really tastes like (but better) than the packet ones :D

[alic86]

I found this marvelous recipe the other day on a free desserts (http://www.recipebuddys.com/free-recipes/apricot-frangipane-tart-55344) site

Apricot Frangipane Tart

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chilled butter or margarine, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons ice water


In a bowl, combine flour and salt. With pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough starts to form. Shape into disk; wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days before using. Meanwhile, make Topping.

On lightly floured surface roll out dough into an 11-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch round tart pan with removable bottom; press into bottom and sides. Press excess dough against insides of pan. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make Frangipane.Apricot Topping1 pound dried apricots (about 2 1/2 cups)3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 1/4 cups water1 teaspoon vanilla extractIn pot over medium heat, combine apricots, sugar, juice and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until apricots are very plump and liquid is thick, syrupy and golden, about 30 minutes.Remove from heat.

Stir in vanilla extract. Cool completely.Frangipane1/3 cup butter (at room temperature)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup packed almond paste1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flourIn mixer at high speed, beat butter, sugar and almond paste until smooth. Reduce speed to low; beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined. Beat in flour until just combined.To assemble, spread frangipane over bottom of dough; arrange apricots with their syrup over.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until pastry is golden and apricots have begun to brown. Remove sides of tart pan immediately; let cool on rack. Meanwhile, prepare the Glaze.Glaze1/3 cup apricot preserves2 tablespoons amaretto or waterIn a small pot, combine preserves and amaretto. Over medium-high heat cook until preserves dissolve, 2 to 3 minutes. Strain; brush over tart. (If making ahead, freeze unbaked tart until solid, about 3 hours; wrap in plastic and foil. Store in freezer for up to 6 weeks. Bake, unthawed, 55 minutes). Makes 8 servings.