Chocolate Dipped Apricots Recipe

July 16, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

Chocolate dipped apricots are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a party, as a snack for yourself, or as a gift for someone special. The combination of slightly tart dried apricots and smooth, rich chocolate is simply irresistible. This recipe is also incredibly simple and requires only a few ingredients. You will be amazed at how quickly and easily you can make these delicious treats.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup of white chocolate chips
1/2 cup of dried apricots
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Optional: Sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other toppings

Instructions

Begin by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can create one by filling a saucepan about halfway with water and placing a heat-safe bowl on top. Make sure the bowl does not touch the water. Then, turn the heat to medium-high and stir the chocolate chips and coconut oil together until completely melted. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Place the dried apricots onto the baking sheet and set aside. Then, dip each apricot halfway into the melted chocolate. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the apricot onto the baking sheet. Repeat this process until all of the apricots are dipped. If desired, sprinkle with nuts, sprinkles, or other toppings.

Once all of the apricots are dipped and topped, place the baking sheet into the refrigerator to let the chocolate harden. This should take about 15 minutes. Once hardened, melt the white chocolate chips in the same way as the semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the chocolate dipped apricots. Place back in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let the white chocolate harden.

Equipment

In order to make this recipe, you will need the following equipment:

Double boiler or a saucepan and heat-safe bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Spoon or fork

Notes

It is important that the melted chocolate is not too hot when dipping the apricots. If it is too hot, it will melt the apricots and they will not hold their shape. If the chocolate begins to harden while dipping the apricots, simply place it back onto the heat and stir until melted.

These chocolate dipped apricots are best eaten the same day they are made. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, but the texture and flavor may change over time.