Apricot Delight - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dried apricots
1 c. water
2 c. sugar
5 egg yolks
1 Tbsp. butter
grated coconut

Preparation

Steam dried apricots in water.
Add sugar and slightly beaten egg yolks.
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, with a wooden spoon until the mixture falls away from sides of saucepan (234\u00b0 to 238\u00b0).
Remove from heat; beat in the butter and allow to dry overnight.
Next day, shape into small balls and roll in coconut. Yields 50.