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Joy to the World Fruit Balls Recipe

Recipe: Joy to the World Fruit Balls Recipe
Category: Christmas Candy Recipes
Student Level: preschool, kindergarten, elementary

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

• 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.

Serving Size:  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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