Fruits dipped in chocolate

Number of Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
4 oz semisweet chocolate,
coarsely chopped
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 green apple, cored, cut into 8 wedges and patted dry
1 red apple, cored, cut into 8 wedges and patted dry
1 Cup whole strawberries, patted dry
Small Cup dried apricot halves
Ѕmall Cup dried pear halves

Instructions:
In a small bowl set over, not in, a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring frequently. Remove bowl from over the pan, stir in the oil and let cool slightly.

With a fork, spear each apple wedge and dip halfway into the melted chocolate. Place on a wire rack set over a sheet of wax paper.

One at a time, by hand, dip the strawberries, apricots, and pears halfway into the melted chocolate and place on the rack. Let the fruits stand until the chocolate is firm (If necessary, refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to help set the chocolate)

Helpful Hints:
Fancy chocolate covered strawberries?
How about an alternative to strawberries!

Treat your friends with chocolate dipped fruits in dark chocolate with white chocolate stripes. I can say that it’s a great for New Year celebration! An dother parties too. Decorative and delicious, Chocolate Dipped Fruitsare easy to make with kids. Imagine Cristmas evening messing around with your children all in chocolate. A perfect picture!

These are best served soon after the fruits have been dipped.

Note: Obviously you may change the combination of fruits to whatever you desire.