Chocolate Covered Apricots Gift (Print-Friendly Format)
Dried apricots dipped in smooth chocolate, finished with toppings and chilled for a delightful, shareable treat.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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135 grams chopped dark chocolate (or chocolate chips, or variety of choice)
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18 dried apricots
→ Optional Garnishes
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Chopped nuts
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Pumpkin seeds
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Edible dried flowers
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Sea salt
# How to Make It:
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Place chopped dark chocolate in a pot set over low heat, stirring constantly until fully melted. Remove from the heat immediately.
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Pour the melted chocolate into a heatproof bowl to facilitate dipping.
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Dip each dried apricot into the melted chocolate, coating approximately two-thirds of the fruit. Lay the coated apricots on a baking tray or plate lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
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Immediately sprinkle desired toppings—such as chopped nuts, seeds, edible flowers, or sea salt—over the wet chocolate to ensure proper adhesion.
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Continue dipping and garnishing the remaining apricots following the previous steps.
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Refrigerate the tray of chocolate coated apricots for at least 60 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Store finished apricots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; if using fresh apricots, refrigerate for up to three days only.