Chocolate Covered Apricots Recipe

These chocolate covered apricots make lovely gifts for any occasion. They’re also an easy and delicious addition to a dessert table. Or just enjoy these chocolate apricots when you’re in the mood for a nutritious treat.

What to serve with these chocolate covered apricots

If you’re making these treats for a party and would like another very simple dessert to offer your guests, try these chocolate covered grapes. They’re delicious and so easy to make.

Ingredients and substitutions

I like to use chopped dark chocolate when making these chocolate covered apricots. You can substitute chocolate chips or any type of chocolate you prefer.

I like to use dried apricots when making this recipe, but you could substitute fresh apricots, in which case you can slice them in quarters before dipping them in the chocolate.

Optional toppings for these chocolate apricots include chopped nuts such as pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, or any other type of nuts you like. Or for a nut-free topping, go for pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

Edible dried flowers such as rose petals or lavender buds make lovely toppings for these treats too (just make sure they are labelled food grade or edible). Or keep it simple with just a sprinkle of sea salt as a topping. I like to make a colorful assortment with several different toppings, especially if I’m giving these as gifts.

How to make these chocolate apricots

Start by adding the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the dark chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat. Next you’ll transfer the melted chocolate to a bowl.

Dip a dried apricot in the melted chocolate, ensuring that approximately two-thirds of it is coated, then place it on a large plate or sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Immediately sprinkle on any toppings you like (it’s important to do this while the melted chocolate is still wet so that the toppings adhere properly).

Repeat this process with the remaining dried apricots.

Place the plate or sheet pan of chocolate apricots in the fridge for at least 60 minutes before serving.

Giving them as gifts

These treats make lovely homemade gifts for any occasion. I like to make an assortment with different toppings when giving these as gifts. Once the chocolate has hardened, add these treats to a paper gift box, tin, or cellophane bag. Add a pretty ribbon and label and you’re all set to give these delicious chocolate apricots as holiday gifts, birthday gifts, or host gifts.

Storage

Store these chocolate covered apricots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. If substituting fresh apricots, reduce the storage time to a maximum of three days in the fridge.

More chocolate covered fruit recipes to try

• These chocolate covered oranges are bursting with flavor.
• These chocolate dipped pears are perfect for gifting.
• These chocolate covered figs are easy to make and delicious.