Christmas Dessert Recipes: Joy to the World Fruit Balls

What You Need:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. dried apricots, chopped fine
2 T lemon juice
2 1/2 C coconut, flaked
1/4 C sweetened condensed milk
2/3 C pecans, chopped fine

How to Make It:

Place the chopped apricots into a large mixing bowl.
Pour in the lemon juice and toss to combine.
Add the coconut.
Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and stir well making sure all the ingredients are combined.
Place wax paper over a large baking sheet.
Place the pecans into a shallow bowl.
Form balls with the apricot mixture.
Roll the balls in the pecans to completely cover.
Place in a single layer, 1 in. apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Let the candy stand 2 hours or until firm.

This Christmas Candy Recipe Has A Serving Size Of 4 dozen

For something a little different add the pecans to the fruit mixture when adding the coconut.  Roll in confectioner’s sugar or red and green sprinkles.

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