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Turkish Apricot Delight Jewels

Elegant no-bake Turkish-inspired apricot and pistachio confections coated in coconut and powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Confections (Candy & Sweets)
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Mixture
  • 2 cups dried apricots softened if needed
  • 1 cup pistachios shelled
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Coatings
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Soften apricots in warm water if necessary and drain thoroughly.
  2. Pulse pistachios and walnuts until finely chopped.
  3. Blend apricots with honey, lemon juice, orange zest, cardamom, and salt.
  4. Combine nuts and apricot mixture until evenly mixed.
  5. Chill for 20 minutes.
  6. Roll into bite-sized balls.
  7. Coat with coconut or powdered sugar.
  8. Chill again before serving.

Notes

Toast the nuts lightly for deeper flavor and use soft dried apricots for the best texture.