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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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