Friday, March 28, 2008

Delightful Apricot Fruit Logs


Apricots make wonderful additions to sweets; their delicious flavour and enjoyable texture can tempt many a person to take extra nibbles. This recipe is an ideal hiking food, snack food and school lunchbox addition.

Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped (prefer the sulphur-free version if you have allergies)
  • 12 dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup sultanas
  • 2/3 cup dessicated coconut
  • 1 cup skim milk or soy milk powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seed
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon or orange rind (choose organic)
  • Additional dessicated (shredded) coconut for covering the logs
  1. Place the water into a heavy-based saucepan and add the apricots and dates. Cook over low heat with a lid on the saucepan until the dried fruit has become soft. Keep an eye on the fruit to ensure it does not burn as the water evaporates. This step will take around 5 - 10 minutes only.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the boiled dried fruit.
  3. Mix the ingredients together well.
  4. Shape the logs. Divide the mixture evenly into two lots. Roll each lot into a log shape of around 4cm width.
  5. Roll both logs in the additional coconut.
  6. Wrap the rolls in food wrap or greaseproof paper (more eco-friendly).
  7. Place in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  8. Remove from the fridge and cut both logs evenly into slices. Serve. If you wish to store these logs (if there are any left!), place them in an airtight glass storage jar, packed one on top of the other.
Tips

  • This recipe is best made first thing in the morning to allow it stand all day; or make it the night before in readiness for the next morning.

Items Needed

  • Heavy based saucepan with lid
  • Clean bench space for rolling logs and coating in coconut
  • Food wrap or greaseproof paper
  • Refrigeration or cold storage facilities
  • Knife
  • Glass jars for storage

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