Hamdi Saidani These no-bake apricot balls are made with dried apricots, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, and brown sugar. They’re chewy and sweet, rolled in coconut for a soft, snowy coating. They take just 15 minutes and make about 12 balls.
The dried apricots get minced in a food processor until fine. The smaller the pieces, the easier the balls hold together. Toss them with brown sugar before adding anything wet so the sugar coats the fruit evenly.
The condensed milk is what binds everything. Add it slowly and stir until the mixture just holds its shape. Roll the balls in coconut to finish, then keep them refrigerated so they stay firm.
Apricot Balls
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mince the apricots in a food processor. Place them in a bowl and toss with the brown sugar. Stir in the 1/2 cup of coconut and the condensed milk. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in the remaining coconut. Keep refrigerated.
FAQs
Why do I mince the apricots so fine?
The smaller the apricot pieces, the better the balls hold their shape. Large chunks make the mixture hard to roll and the balls fall apart. A food processor gets them fine fastest.
What holds the apricot balls together?
The sweetened condensed milk binds everything. Add it slowly and stir until the mixture just holds its shape, since too much makes the balls too soft to roll.
Why do I keep them refrigerated?
The condensed milk stays soft at room temperature, so the balls firm up in the fridge. Cold also keeps them fresh longer. Store them in an airtight container.
Can I roll them in something other than coconut?
Yes. Finely chopped nuts or a dusting of confectioners’ sugar both work if you’re not a coconut fan. Roll them right after shaping so the coating sticks.
What else can I make with dried apricots?
Plenty. These same dried apricots cook down into my Apricot Jam, or fold into the batter for myApricot Muffins Recipe for a chewy breakfast.
