Sweets for Your Sweet: A Recipe for Two

Like most of you, we think fruit and chocolate make a perfect pair. This clever spin on the traditional chocolate covered strawberry is a fun way to celebrate the special people in your life. It’s a quick and easy recipe you can make with your partner or with the kids, plus they’re low in calories and sugar, so you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in these tasty treats. This dessert is truly a gift of love. Share this healthy dessert with your loved ones this Valentine’s day!

Chocolate-Dipped Apricots

Ingredients:

1/3 cup raw sugar

1 cup water

¼ pound dried apricots

2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped coarsely

1 tablespoon chopped almonds

Directions:

Prep baking sheet with wax paper Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add apricots and simmer until tender, about 7 minutes. Place apricots on rack and let cool completely Melt chocolate in small metal bowl over a pan of barely simmering water Dip half of a poached apricot in the chocolate and sprinkle some almonds over the chocolate, return to rack. Repeat with the rest and refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.

Sensitive Eater’s Alternatives:

Gluten free: This recipe is gluten free!

Dairy free: Swap chocolate for carob chips

Meat free: This recipe is vegetarian!