Source:

Kate Ransdell

Serves/Makes:36

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried apricots
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried apples
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) golden raisins
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) pecans
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) plus 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated coconut
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) kirsch
• 3 tbsp (45 ml) sugar

Preparation

• Chop the apricots, apples, raisins, pecans and coconut together by hand or in a food processor. All ingredients should be finely chopped and well blended.
• Add the kirsch and mix well to moisten.
• Form into balls about 3/4-inch in diameter.
• Squeeze each ball slightly as it is being formed to be sure that it stays together.
• Roll each ball in the sugar.
• Makes about 3 dozen.

Comments

These will keep for several weeks in an airtight tin or they freeze well. This recipe comes from "Gifts in Good Taste" by Helen Hecht and Linda LaBate Mushlin.