EASY CHOCOLATE-DIPPED APRICOTS (APRICOT CHANUKAH GELT)
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
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).
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Atoshi Rafi
rafi@gmail.comI love the combination of chocolate and apricots. These are a delicious and satisfying treat.
Muhammad Naeem
n67@yahoo.comThese 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
saroj_hayu@yahoo.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of almonds. They were just as delicious.
Ayubjon Sangini
a-s@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the apricots a rich and decadent flavor.
Binod Pratap Shah
s_b@gmail.comThese 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
m_i@yahoo.comI 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
babalwa@yahoo.comThese are so easy to make and they look so elegant. I love that you can use different toppings to decorate them.
Fran Rhine
rhinefran35@hotmail.comI'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
odonaka_rosemary98@aol.comThese are a great way to use up leftover dried apricots. They're also a great gift idea.
Chika Dibia
c-dibia@gmail.comI made these for a party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.
Tristan Kromopawiro
t@yahoo.comThese 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
d29@gmail.comI'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
q-jusu84@gmail.comI made these for my kids and they loved them! They're a great healthy snack that is also fun to make.
Yasir Abbas
yabbas@gmail.comThese chocolate-dipped apricots were a huge hit at my holiday party. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.