Chocolate Dipped Apricot Balls Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the nuts, condensed milk, almond extract and coconut. Using your fingers, press the mixture into balls about 3/4-inch round. Place onto sheet trays and let rest at room temperature for 4 hours or in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• After the balls have set up, melt the chocolate and shortening until smooth. Dip into the chocolate to coat evenly and lightly. Place onto a parchment or foil lined sheet pan to dry.

Steps:

• Microwave 2 ounces finely chopped dark chocolate at medium power until melted. Dip dried apricots halfway in the chocolate, then press an almond on each. Place on a parchment paper-lined plate, then freeze until set, about 2 minutes.

Steps:

• Mince apricots in a food processor. Place in a bowl and toss with brown sugar. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut and condensed milk. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in coconut. Keep refrigerated.

Steps:

• In a food processor chop apricots and coconut until thoroughly combined.
• Add the 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk; process until combined.
• Pour the mixture into a dish; refrigerate until firm (about 30-45 minutes).
• Place wax paper on a baking sheet; set aside.
• Place additional coconut or finely chopped pecans in a shallow bowl.
• Shape apricot mixture into balls (about 1-inch in diameter).
• Roll in coconut; place on wax paper.
• Refrigerate until firm.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Mix apricots, coconut and condensed milk in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Using your hands, roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Refrigerate again for 15 minutes.
• Combine oil and chocolate in a small heatproof microwave container and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until chocolate is melted. Stir well.
• Using a fork, dip one ball of the apricot mixture into the chocolate mixture to coat all over and place again on the lined tray.
• Repeat with remaining balls and chocolate mixture.
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate has set.

Steps:

• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or waxed paper. Melt and temper the chocolate (see pages 25-30).
• Hold an apricot half securely between your thumb and forefinger, and dip it halfway into the chocolate. Remove the apricot from the chocolate, gently shake off the excess chocolate, and place the apricot half on the paper. Repeat with the remaining apricot halves. Let the chocolate set up at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Between layers of waxed paper, in a tightly covered container wrapped in several layers of aluminum foil, the apricot halves will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. They are best eaten at room temperature.
• VARIATIONS
• Substitute dried peaches or dried pears for the apricots. Dip these halfway into the chocolate on the diagonal for an interesting design.