California fig coconut balls

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       Title: California Fig Coconut Balls
  Categories: Candies, Desserts, Fruits
       Yield: 1 batch
  
     3/4 c  California dried figs
     3/4 c  Shredded coconut
     1/2 c  Nut meats
       1 ts Grated lemon rind
       1 ts Lemon juice
  
   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
   3/4 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
  
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