Ingredients
8 oz milk or semisweet chocolate
2 tbsp margerine
4 navel oranges or
24 whole unhulled strawberryies
1 or
36 maraschino cherrys w/stems
1 or
36 brazil nuts
Directions
Remove peel from oranges and section, but do not remove membrane.
Place chocolate and margerine in a double boiler or saucepan over
simmering water, stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Do not
let any water get into the chocolate. Make sure ALL fruit is
completely dry before immersing in the chocolate. Place each orange
section on the tines of a fork and dip into the chocolate, coating
completely. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and chill until
firm. Serve at once. If desired, repeat as above with other fruits.
Chocolate covered nuts will keep for a long time, but fruits should
be eaten as soon as possible.
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert; Fruit; Nut
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