Rum and Chocolate Dipped Apricots

Rum and Chocolate Dipped Apricots

Note: The rum taste isn't very strong, but if you don't like rum, or don't want to include alcohol in this recipe, then you can skip that step and just dip the dried apricots in melted chocolate for an even simpler treat!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup spiced rum (or enough to cover apricots)
• ~15 dried apricots
• ~1 oz dark chocolate
• 1/4 tsp coconut oil
• Dash of smoked paprika (optional)
• Sea salt

Instructions

1. Place the rum in a shallow bowl (I divided mine into two small glass bowls). Heat in the microwave for 15 seconds (this will help the apricots soak it up better). Add the apricots and submerge them as much as possible in the rum (some parts may still be sticking out).  Let soak for at least one hour, turning the apricots occasionally so that they soak evenly.  Remove from rum and let sit on a foil-lined baking sheet or plate.
2. Heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds on high.  Add the coconut oil and heat for another 15 seconds. Stir, and if lumps remain then heat an additional 10-15 seconds until melted. Stir in a dash of smoked paprika if using
3. Dip one end of each apricot in the melted chocolate and place on the foil to harden.  Once you’ve done a couple of apricots, sprinkle a bit of sea salt over the chocolate before it dries.  Repeat with remaining apricots.  Place the whole tray in the freezer until the chocolate hardens.

Source: vanilla-and-spice