California fig coconut balls
1 batch
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ¾ | cup | California dried figs |
| ¾ | cup | Shredded coconut |
| ½ | cup | Nut meats |
| 1 | teaspoon | Grated lemon rind |
| 1 | teaspoon | Lemon juice |
Directions
Steam figs. With scissors, clip off stems, and grind or chop fine.
Grind coconut and nut meats, then combine all ingredients and work to a paste. Add more lemon juice if necessary. Shape mixture into little balls about ¾ inch in diameter, and roll in finely chopped coconut.
Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias