RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Lita Apricot Chews - pareve
12 dried apricots 1/2 cup apple or orange juice 6 dried figs or pitted prunes 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 2 Tbsp molasses or honey 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup oat bran shredded coconut (unsweetened) Soak apricots and figs or prunes in the fruit juice for a few hours or over night. Drain. Retain the juice for another purpose, or drink it, itıs delicious. Combine the soaked fruit, raisins, almonds, seeds, molasses or honey, wheat germ and oat bran in blender or food processor. Process until ingredients are finely chopped. On wax paper, form the batter into a sausage like roll. Cover with coconut. Refrigerate for a few hours, then slice or form into balls. Yield: 2 dozen 1./2 inch slices or walnut sized balls Approximately 76 calories in each Jane Kinderlehrer Author: Smart Cookies From: New York Times article Holiday Confections Delicious and Nutritious
