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     Title: APRICOTINA (APRICOT DROPS)
Categories: Candies, Fruits
     Yield: 2 Servings

          IRWIN SOLOMON   (JJGF65A)

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     8 oz Dried apricots
          Confectioners' sugar
          Pistachio nuts;shelled

 Wipe apricots with a damp cloth.Do not wash or soak because this would make
 them too moist.Mince or chop them very finely.(use food processor)Turn into
 bowl and add a few tabls. confectioners' sugar to taste.Knead thoroughly by
 wetting your hands from time to time to make a smooth;soft;slightly moist
 paste.Shape into marble size balls.Roll them in confectioners' sugar and
 let them dry overnight.Press half a green pistachio on top.Makes 2 to 4
 servings. Note: A stufffing can be substituted for the pistachio nut
 topping.Mix 1 tabls.ground almond or finely chopped pistachios with 1
 teaspoon granulated sugar.Make a small hole in center of each apricot drop.
 Put in a little nut filling,close hole again and roll in confectioners'
 sugar

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