These Apricot Nut Coconut Balls are a quick, no-bake treat that I always turn to when I need something simple yet satisfying. In less than 15 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delightful bites, perfect for late-night cravings, a lunchbox boost, or a treat for unexpected guests. This recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who, like many of our Arab mums, always kept condensed milk, nuts, and dried fruits close at hand. When you visit her, there’s always coffee paired with these sweet treats—and you can’t help but pop one or two in your mouth.
This is also one of my go-to edible gifts, perfect for sharing during Eid, Christmas, or any festive occasion. It’s a thoughtful and delicious way to show love through food. I’ve even featured it in my ‘15 Edible Gifts’ blog article, filled with other thoughtful treats you should check out for gifting inspiration. If you’re a fan of bite-sized, flavour-packed snacks, I’ve got more to share. My Coconut Delight Sandwiches are a delicate dessert infused with rich Middle Eastern flavours, while my Blighat Sesame Bows bring Moroccan charm with their blend of orange blossom, fennel, and aniseed, all coated in honey. And for a “last minute” special occasion, my Turkish Delight Sandwiches create a memorable celebration experience. Together with these Apricot and Nut Coconut Balls, you’ll have a wonderful array of treats to enjoy and share.
I used a food processor to blend the roasted almonds and dried fruit for this recipe. If you’re looking for options, here’s a page with a variety of recommended electronics, including food processors to suit your needs.
For a unique gifting idea, I presented these treats in a teapot—take a look at some inspiring ways to gift yours here!
Step 1.
Place the roasted almonds in a food processor or blender, blend until somewhat coarsely chopped (not too fine or too coarse). Remove
In the same food processor place the dried apricots and sultanas and blend until you have fine chunks.
Step 2.
Add the coarsely chopped almond, apricot mixture, condensed milk and desiccated coconut and mix together until well combined.
Step 3.
Wet hands and roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, then coat with the extra coconut. If the mixture is too soft, add a little more desiccated coconut or try placing it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
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What’s the Sultan
Hi Fatima, they are also known as raisins.