Citrus snowballs: a bright winter treat

Ingredients (serves about 30)

• 3 oranges, preferably with thick peel
• 2½ cups (500 g) sugar
• ½ cup (120 ml) water
• ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice

• 100 g shredded coconut

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Citrus snowballs

(Photo: Yossi Salis)

Instructions:

1. Place the whole oranges in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Drain. Return to the pot, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and drain.
2. Cut the oranges into quarters without peeling. Remove seeds and pulse in a food processor to a coarse paste.
3. In a pot, combine the sugar and water and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes, until a thick syrup forms.
4. Add the ground oranges and lemon juice. Cook over very low heat for about two hours, stirring occasionally, until the syrup is absorbed and a very thick mixture forms. Let cool completely, until the mixture sets.
5. Place the coconut in a shallow bowl. Shape the orange mixture into small balls, roll in coconut and set in paper candy cups. Serve.