Dr. Nandi’s Coconut Apricot Balls

Dr. Nandi’s Coconut Apricot Balls

  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1 cup sultanas
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp coarsely grated orange rind (preferably organic)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup chopped raw pecans or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  1. Combine apricots, raisins, juice and orange rind in a small bowl.
  2. Cover and let stand for 1 hour — or even up to 1 day.
  3. In a food processor or blender, chop the mixture finely. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of coconut and pecans or walnuts.
  4. Scoop 1 Tbsp of the mixture, rolling into balls. Roll in remaining coconut.
  5. Let stand on parchment paper to dry for 8 hours or overnight.
  6. (they will stay fresh for up to 10 days in an airtight container)