Apricot Coconut Candy Food

COCONUT-APRICOT MACAROONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk the apricots, vanilla, salt, egg whites and orange zest together in a large bowl. Toss the coconut with the egg mixture until completely coated.
• Moisten your fingertips with water. Form about 1 heaping tablespoon of the batter at a time into a tight ball and place on the prepared sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
• Bake until the edges are golden brown and the entire macaroon is nicely toasted and dry, 16 to 20 minutes. Transfer the baking sheets to a rack to cool. If desired, dip the bottoms of the cookies in the melted chocolate.
• Store the macaroons in a tightly sealed container for up to a week.

APRICOT COCONUT WHITE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• For the pudding:
• In a heat-proof medium bowl set over a pan of gently simmering water, melt the white chocolate, stirring. Once melted, slowly stir in the kefir, then the chia seeds, coconut flakes, and chopped apricots. Scrape the chocolate/kefir mixture into four small glasses, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
• For the candied pecans:
• In a saucepan, combine the coconut sugar and water and melt over low heat. Meanwhile, place the pecans in a microwave-safe dish and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Once the sugar is completely melted and the mixture begins to simmer, add the pecans and remove the pan from the heat. Stir the pecans constantly, until the mixture dries and the pecans are evenly coated. Spread the pecans out on a dish and allow them to cool.
• To plate:
• Garnish each glass with sliced red plums, dried apricots, candied pecans, edible flowers, and more toasted coconut flakes.

APRICOT CONFECTION

Steps:

• Snip apricots into small strips. Sprinkle with water and let stand in a sealed container overnight.
• Combine eggs, sugar, and apricots. In a lightly buttered skillet cook the apricot mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the nuts, vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/2 of the coconut.
• Shape mixture into small balls. Roll balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered box. These taste best after aging for a few days.

APRICOT COCONUT BALLS

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.

APRICOT AND COCONUT CAKE

Steps:

• preheat the oven to 160/325/gas3/
• measure all ingredients into large bowl and beat well for 2 min then pour in to a 2litre loaf tin that has been well greased. bake for 1-1/2 hours or until skewer comes out of cake clean. leave to cool in tin for 10min and turn out .enjoy with a nice cuppa

APRICOT COCONUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter and cream cheese until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut and preserves; mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine all the glaze ingredients. Spoon over cookies.

APRICOT, COCONUT AND ALMOND BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F. Butter a 10"x15" cookie sheet.Combine water, sugar and apricots in a medium saucepan.Bring to a boil, and simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are tender and plump(about 15 minutes). Drain apricots and return to the pan. Add butter, brown sugar, honey and salt and cook until butter is just melted. Transfer to a bowl.
• Spread the coconut and almonds on separate baking sheets and toast for 6 to 7 minutes, until lightly golden. Stir the coconut and almonds into the apricot mixture along with the oats and flour. Spread the mixture in the cookie sheet in an even layer. Bake for about 25 minutes, until golden. Let cool on a rack, then cut into 16 bars.
• Note:.
• The bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

APRICOT AND COCONUT BALLS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in food processor.
• With wet hands, roll mixture into small ball and coat with extra coconut.
• Refrigerate or freeze for 1 - 2 hours.

APRICOT COCONUT CANDY

Steps:

• 1. Steam apricots in the top part of double boiler over water for 10 minutes.
• 2. Put apricot, coconuts, nuts and peel through food grinder together twice, using a fine blade.
• 3. Add juices and powdered sugar, stir well. Shape into small balls, and roll in granulated sugar.
• 4. Let dry several hours before using or storing in a airtight container.
• 5. Makes about 2 dozen bolls.
• 6. If desired, these may be dipped in chocolate coating. Let dry on waxed paper until chocolate is cold and firm.

APRICOT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º. Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan, cover apricots with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes until soft. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup water. Place 1/4 cup water back in the saucepan and add 3/4 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
• Chop apricots and add to saucepan, turn off the heat.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter and 1 cup sugar and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together four, soda and salt. Add to butter mixture and mix until combined. Add toasted coconut and pecans.
• Place 3/4 of the mixture into prepared pan, pressing it with the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake for 10 minutes until it is golden brown. Remove from oven and spread apricot mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crust over the top and bake an additional 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.

COCONUT-APRICOT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a food processor with the knife blade, thoroughly combine first four ingredients until the mixture forms a dough-like ball. Using your hands, firmly roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in coconut.

AMAZING APRICOT BALLS

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.