Apricot Almond Chocolate Balls
photo by Sharon123
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Yields:
-
48 balls
ingredients
- 1⁄2 lb dried apricot
- 1⁄2 lb almonds, toasted
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 tablespoons water
- confectioners' sugar, for rolling
directions
- 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.
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Current (9/07) review criteria:
5: WOW! This is something with which to impress the guest!
4: We really liked this and will make it again. Instructions were easy to follow.
3: Good basic recipe but needs something to make it a 4 for us and/or there is a problem with instructions.
2: We didn't like the flavor/taste/texture and/or there is a major problem with the instructions.
1: Inedible for us.