Apricot Logs
A sweet-tart treat made from dried apricots. Perfect for holidays and special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried apricots
- ⅓ cup powdered (Confectioner’s) sugar (Note: Add up to ½ cup powdered sugar, if you prefer it sweeter.)
- 4 tsp. orange juice, optional
Coating Options:
- Finely ground pistachio nuts, finely shredded coconut, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place apricots in a bowl with enough warm water to cover; soak for 10 minutes or until apricots become plump. Drain; pat dry with paper towels.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal “S” blade, pulse half of the apricots a few times; remove from the processor. add the rest of the apricots and pulse.
- Place all of the pulsed apricots to the in the processor, along with powdered sugar and orange juice (if using); process until a paste is formed. Make sure all of the sugar is blended in with the apricots.
- Place the apricot paste in a bowl; refrigerate about 30 minutes. Divide the apricot mixture into fourths. Working with ¼ mixture at a time, place it on a piece on parchment paper on a work surface. Shape and roll it into a rope about ½-inch in diameter. Cut the rope into one inch pieces.
- Coat each piece in either ground pistachios, shredded coconut, or powdered sugar. Place coated pieces on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for about 30 minutes so they can firm-up.
- Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid. (Note: If you store the candies in layers, place parchment paper or waxed paper in between the layers to prevent the candies from sticking together.)
- To serve: Place each in a mini paper or foil liner.
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