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Easy Apricot Balls Recipe

Easy Apricot Balls Recipe

A simple, no-bake treat packed with the sweet and tangy flavor of dried apricots, perfect for snacking or gifting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 balls
Course: Dessert, No-Bake, Snack
Cuisine: Australian, Contemporary
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

No-Bake Apricot Base
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots Halved or roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Desiccated Coconut Plus extra for rolling
  • 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Or digestive biscuits
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Optional, for sweetness adjustment
Coating
  • 1/4 cup Extra Desiccated Coconut For rolling

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Ensure your dried apricots are soft. If they are too firm, soak them in a small amount of hot water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
  2. In a food processor, combine the chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut, graham cracker crumbs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  3. Process the mixture until it comes together into a thick, slightly sticky ball of dough. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water or lemon juice until it holds its shape easily.
  4. Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter. This recipe should yield approximately 24 balls.
  5. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut on a shallow plate. Roll each apricot ball in the coconut until it is fully coated.
  6. Place the finished balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can substitute the graham cracker crumbs with finely crushed walnuts or almonds. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.