Recipe

Apricot Pillows

Roll these in coconut or dip in melted chocolate, if desired.

Details

Yields 64 candies
Serves:

INGREDIENTS

1 c. California golden raisins
1 c. dried apricots
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. warm water
2 tbsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

PROCEDURE

In saucepan, combine California raisins, apricots, sugar and warm water. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. Pour fruit mixture into food processor; process just enough to finely chop (do not purée). Stir in softened gelatin, mixing to dissolve. Stir in walnuts. Spread evenly in oiled 8-inch square baking pan. Chill. Cut into 1-inch squares. Roll squares in coconut or dip in melted chocolate, if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Calories 35(15% from fat); Total Fat 0.5g (sat 0g, mono 0.1g, poly 0.4g); Cholesterol 1mg; Protein 7g; Carbohydrates 0g; Fiber 1g; Iron 0.2mg; Sodium 30mg; Calcium 4mg