Instructions: Wipe apricots with a damp cloth. Do not soak or wash them, as this would make them too moist. Mince or chop them very finely. Add a few tablespoons confectioners sugar to taste, and knead thoroughly by hand, wetting your hands from time to time to make a smooth, soft, slightly moist paste. Shape into marble-sized balls. Roll them in confectioners sugar and let them dry overnight. You can insert half a bright green pistachio nut on top to offset the rich orange of the apricots.

A splendid variation is stuffed apricotina. Use 1 tb. ground almonds or finely chopped pistachios mixed with 1 heaping tsp. sugar. Make a small hole in the center of each apricotina. Put in a little of the filling, close the hole again, and roll in confectioners sugar.

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