EASY CHOCOLATE-DIPPED APRICOTS (APRICOT CHANUKAH GELT)

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This is a quick homemade candy delicacy that can also be used as a tastier take on Chanukah gelt, inspired by a recipe in Martha Stewart Living. I used Ghirardelli bitterwsweet baking chocolate bars. After you make the chocolate-dipped apricots, read up on how to play dreidel and use the candies in place of coins. These morsels make a great gift for any occasion.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 48 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 lb dried apricot
1 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped
aluminum foil, candy wrappers (optional)

Steps:

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Heat chocolate over a double-boiler. Allow the water in the boiler to get hot but not fully boil. Use a plastic spatula to scrape chocolate away from the sides. Remove from heat as soon as the chocolate is melted. If you prefer to use a microwave, melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in short intervals, stirring well with spatula.
  • Immediately add all the apricots to the pot melted chocolate, and stir gently until they are all coated fully. Carefully lift each piece out of the pot with a fork, allowing some of the excess chocolate to drip off. For a more sophisticated look, you can also try holding each apricot by one end with your fingers and dipping only half of it into the chocolate.
  • Place carefully on parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until the chocolate has become firm (20-30 minutes). Optionally, you can wrap individually in foil wrappers to give as gifts. Store in the refrigerator - If refrigerated, they can last up to a week (though they are best if eaten within 3 days).

Atoshi Rafi
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I love the combination of chocolate and apricots. These are a delicious and satisfying treat.


Muhammad Naeem
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These chocolate-dipped apricots are a great make-ahead snack. I made a batch on Sunday and they were still fresh and delicious on Wednesday.


Saroj Hayu
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of almonds. They were just as delicious.


Ayubjon Sangini
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I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the apricots a rich and decadent flavor.


Binod Pratap Shah
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These are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids loved helping me make these and they were so excited to eat them.


Isaac Menendez
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I made these for my Hanukkah party and they were a huge hit. They're a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any holiday gathering.


Babalwa babes
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These are so easy to make and they look so elegant. I love that you can use different toppings to decorate them.


Fran Rhine
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I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but these chocolate-dipped apricots were actually really good. The chocolate coating is the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.


Rosemary Odonaka
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These are a great way to use up leftover dried apricots. They're also a great gift idea.


Chika Dibia
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I made these for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.


Tristan Kromopawiro
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These are so easy to make and they look so festive. I love that you can use any kind of dried fruit you like.


Chotta Don
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I've made these chocolate-dipped apricots several times now and they always turn out great. They're a delicious and elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion.


Jusu Quee
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I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're a great healthy snack that is also fun to make.


Yasir Abbas
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These chocolate-dipped apricots were a huge hit at my holiday party. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.