Bess' Honey Apricot Rolls Recipe

Bess' Honey Apricot Rolls
 
 Recipe By     : National Honey Board
 Serving Size  : 40
 Preparation Time: 0:00
 Categories    : candy
 
 Amount   Measure              Ingredient -- Prep
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 1        cup                  honey
 12       ounces               dried apricots -- finely chopped
 1        cup                  blanched almonds -- whole
 1/2      cup                  coconut
 
 Bring honey to boil in medium saucepan.  Add chopped apricots and boil 5
minutes or until mixture comes away from  sides of pan.  Add almonds and cool. 
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions.  Roll one portion into a log, 1-1/2
inches in diameter.  Roll log in coconut.  Wrap in waxed paper.  Repeat with
remaining apricot mixture.  With sharp knife, cut each roll into 10 to 12
pieces.
 
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 NOTES : Makes about 40 slices.