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Chocolate Covered Blueberries
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Chocolate Covered Blueberries are just one more way to indulge in my favorite flavor without too much guilt. Seriously, you really can pamper yourself with some exquisitely tasty blueberries dipped in chocolate and still feel good
about splurging.
I enjoy the tasty morsels provided by
Salsa Express. They also have covered strawberries, cherries, and apricots, too. When I want to surprise a family member with a little gift for no special reason, this is a choice that is always appreciated.
If you want to go the extra mile and make some yourself, you can do that, too. This simple little recipe will do the trick and will make folks think you are quite the gourmet.
Chocolate Covered Blueberry Recipe
- 2 cups fresh firm blueberries
- 1 cup of chocolate chips or pieces
- 1 tablespoon of shortening
Rinse the blueberries well and dry them completely using paper towels.
Combine chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over hot water. Stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
Blueberries are generally pretty tiny, so it is very time consuming to dip them one at a time. You can if you want to, but they are just as nice if you stir in several at a time and then drop in a small cluster to set. If you can get your hands on some nice large berries, it would be worth the effort to dip them singly.When all the berries are covered and placed on the tray, you can refrigerate the whole tray to help them set more quickly.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep up to a week. Of course, that is only if no one knows they are in the fridge!
Hint: If you really want your chocolate covered blueberries to be heavenly, use fine chocolate from Lake Champlain Chocolates
You can use this same simple method of making chocolate coated blueberries to coat other berries, like raspberries or blackberries. My parents have plenty of wild berries growing in the middle of summer. Unfortunately, the grandkids often get to them before I get the chance! :)
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