Apricot Confection

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 7 1/2 ounces vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 8 ounces dried apricots

Instructions

  1. Snip apricots into small strips. Sprinkle with water and let stand in a sealed container overnight.
  2. Combine eggs, sugar, and apricots. In a lightly buttered skillet cook the apricot mixture over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in the nuts, vanilla wafer crumbs and 1/2 of the coconut.
  3. Shape mixture into small balls. Roll balls in the remaining coconut. Store in a tightly covered box. These taste best after aging for a few days.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

608 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 29.6g 38% DV
Carbs 84g 31% DV
Fiber 3.7g 13% DV
Sugar 35g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 176.3mg 8% DV
Potassium 382.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 77.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 36.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Calcium 99.3mg 8% DV
Iron 2.4mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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