Chocolate Dipped Apricots

Aug 4, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Homemade chocolate dipped apricots on parchment

Homemade chocolate dipped apricots with a crisp chocolate shell. Makes 24 pieces.

Prep 20 min

Cook 5 min

Set 30 min

Total 55 min

Yield 24 pieces

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Ingredients

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24.0dried apricots, about 6 oz
4.0 oz (113.0 g)dark chocolate, finely chopped
¼ cup (35.0 g)almonds, toasted and finely chopped

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Set aside a third of the chocolate. Melt the rest in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (or in 20-second microwave bursts), stirring, until it reaches 115°F.
Remove from the heat and stir in the reserved chocolate until melted and the chocolate cools to 88 to 90°F. It's tempered when a streak on parchment sets glossy and firm within 5 minutes.
Dip each apricot halfway, let the excess drip off, set on the parchment, and sprinkle with the almonds.
Let set until firm, about 30 minutes.

Tips

Storage: Store airtight in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate dipped apricots?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to set. It makes 24 pieces.

How should I store chocolate dipped apricots?

Store airtight in a cool place for up to 2 weeks.

Homemade chocolate dipped apricots with a crisp chocolate shell. Makes 24 pieces.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

53 Calories / serving

2.2g Fat

8.2g Carbs

0.8g Protein

6.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~1272 cal · 53g fat · 197g carbs · 19g protein · 158g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 53 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 10 min·0.6 mi·~1150 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 7 min·0.4 mi·~700 steps
Moderate cycling 5 min·1.0 mi
Swimming laps 7 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 5 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 12 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.