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Chocolate Covered Apricots
Dark chocolate covered apricots look impressive on any dessert tray or charcuterie board, but they are so easy to make. Ready in just minutes and made with simple ingredients, these chocolate apricots are sweet, salty, chewy, crunchy and chocolatey and the perfect snack any time of year!
Add chocolate chips and tahini to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute then stir well (1-2 minutes) until the chocolate is completely melted. If you find that the chocolate chips won't melt completely in this time, place them back in the microwave for an additional 15-20 seconds.
Chop the pistachios.
Place parchment paper or wax paper on top of a baking sheet.
Dip the apricots in the melted chocolate, covering about 1/2 way. Lay them down on the lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the chocolate dipped apricots with chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of flaky salt while the chocolate is still tacky. Note you may need to pause half way through to sprinkle with the nuts so the chocolate doesn't harden, this will depend on how hot/cold your kitchen is.
Allow the chocolate to harden completely on the counter or in the fridge before serving.
Notes
Note: This recipe makes about 24-25 dried apricots, each serving is 2 apricots.
Make sure when you are buying dried apricots they have not added any sugar or other sweeteners, as this will make the apricots way too sweet.
For the best texture, use plump apricots. You will notice that some of the apricots in the bag are much more plump and juicy than others.
Use whatever chocolate you have on hand. I love using dark chocolate, I find it compliments the sweetness of the apricots well, helping to balance out the intense sweetness.
Store the dark chocolate dipped apricots in the fridge for the best texture. As the apricots sit out at room temperature, the chocolate can get a little soft.
If you want these chocolate covered apricots to be vegan or dairy free, but sure to use a dairy free chocolate chip. There are many great options on the market now, but it's important to read the ingredient list since most chocolate is made with milk.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
78
Fat
3
g
Carbohydrates
12
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
10
g
Protein
1
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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