Apricot Orange Balls

Description: Make and share this Apricot Orange Balls recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 100 g pitted prunes
• 75 g dried apricots
• 45 g raisins
• 1/2 cup orange juice or 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 125 g desiccated coconut
• 90 g almonds, chopped

Steps:

1. Place prunes, apricots and raisins in a bowl.
2. Pour over the orange juice or liqueur and mix to combine.
3. Set aside for 1 hour to macerate.
4. Place fruit mixture in a food processor and process to finely chop.
5. Transfer fruit mixture to a bowl.
6. Add the orange zest, 75 g of the coconut and almonds.
7. Combine well.
8. Form fruit mixture into small balls, adding a little more orange if necessary.
9. Roll balls in remaining coconut to coat.
10. Place on a plate line with plastic food wrap, cover and chill until firm.