Apricot Candies (Apricotina)

• 1 cup dried apricots, minced
• 2 Tbs water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 stick butter
• 1 Tbs. orange flower water
• 1 cup chopped pistachios (unsalted)

1. In heavy medium saucepan, combine apricots, water, sugar, butter and orange flower water.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until mixture becomes a thick puree, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and beat until smooth.
4. Transfer mixture to a plate and spread into an even circle.
5. Allow to cool.
6. Divide mixture into 24 equal pieces and roll each into a ball.
7. Coat with chopped nuts and place in small petit four papers if desired.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

dried apricots, water, sugar, butter, orange flower water, pistachios

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/apricot-candies-apricotina/ (may not work)