Apricotalmondchocolatebark Recipes

THE BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Roast almonds on 1 baking sheet in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 10 minutes.
• Microwave white chocolate melting wafers and butter in a microwave-safe bowl on medium-high for 1 minute 30 seconds; stir. Microwave until completely melted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Add almond extract and stir until smooth. Stir in toasted almonds.
• Spread chocolate mixture evenly onto the second baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until hardened, about 1 hour. Break into small pieces by hand.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Put chopped almonds In a skillet. Cook, stirring often over medium high heat, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
• In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the toasted almonds. Spread onto the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, and chill 30 minutes, or until solid. Break into bite-size pieces to serve.

DARK CHOCOLATE APRICOT BREAKFAST BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine puffed rice, oats, rice, and apricot into a large bowl.
• In a sauce pan, heat corn syrup and honey until it reaches 260°F (126°C). Then carefully add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
• Immediately pour the honey mixture into the bowl, stir, and transfer it onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Using a spatula press down the mixture to desired thickness. (Careful - it may still be quite warm!)
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Heat 1 bar of dark chocolate for 1 minute, then drizzle over the top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove parchment paper and cut into 12 even pieces.
• Wrap each bar with wax paper and store up to 1 week.
• Enjoy!

SWIRLED ALMOND-APRICOT BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil, shiny-side up; smooth out the creases. Make sure all your tools are dry.
• Chop the bittersweet and white chocolate into 1/2-inch pieces with a large knife. Place all but 1/2 cup of the bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 15 seconds, then stir with a rubber spatula. Continue microwaving and stirring at 15-second intervals until melted, about 3 minutes total. Immediately add the reserved chopped bittersweet chocolate to the bowl; stir vigorously until melted and shiny. Repeat with the white chocolate in a separate bowl. Don't worry if there are a few small unmelted pieces.
• Pour the 2 chocolates side by side onto the prepared baking sheet; use the rubber spatula to swirl them together and spread into a 10-to-12-inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
• Press the almonds and apricots into the chocolate, arranging them so each bite has a mix of flavors and textures. Sprinkle with fennel seeds. Let the bark harden completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. (If the room is warm, you may need to freeze the bark for a few minutes.) Break into pieces and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Butter a baking sheet or use a silicone baking mat (preferred).
• Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan with a bowl fitted to sit just above the simmering water. Add the chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the almonds. Spread on the baking sheet in a thin uniform layer. Let set for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the salt. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Break the bark into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Store in a cool, dry place, stacked between layers of foil or parchment in an airtight container. The bark will keep, tightly sealed in your pantry, for up to a week.

ALMOND JOY CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Melt chocolate over very low heat.
• Pour chocolate into a parchment lined 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Scatter almonds and 3 tablespoons of coconut over chocolate.
• Using a spatula spread the mixture evenly back and forth to ½ inch thickness.
• Sprinkle remaining tablespoon of coconut on top of mixture.
• Place bark in fridge for 2 hours to set.
• Break into square bars.
• Serve.

CRANBERRY-ALMOND-APRICOT BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a sheet of waxed paper.
• Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Combine cranberries, almonds, and apricots in a bowl. Add to melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
• Spread chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place baking sheet in the refrigerator until chocolate has completely hardened, about 1 hour. Break into pieces.

APRICOT ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with a smooth sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• In large bowl, melt chocolate carefully.
• Add 1 cup chopped almonds to chocolate, & stir to combine.
• Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet, & spread with spatula or spoon until there is an even, thin layer.
• While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle remaining almonds & all the apricots over top of chocolate, pressing down gently to embed them in the chocolate.
• Place in refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes.
• Once set, break bark into uneven pieces & serve.
• If chocolate has not been tempered, keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.

APRICOT ALMOND BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Press onto bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves., In another bowl, beat almond paste and sugar on low speed until blended. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Pour over preserves., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in almond layer comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack., Meanwhile, place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil; pour over chocolate. Stir with a whisk until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, butter and vanilla; beat until smooth., Spread over warm bars. Cool completely before cutting.

AWESOME ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a 9"x 13" pan at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Melt chocolate in a double boiler over hot, not boiling water stirring until smooth.
• Pour chocolate over almonds.
• Spread evenly and chill until hardened.
• Break into pieces and store in a cool place.

CHOCOLATE APRICOT BREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients (except apricots) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
• At the end of dough cycle, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest 10 minutes. Roll dough out into a rectangle, sprinkle apricots on top, and roll up into a loaf shape. Place into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Slash the risen loaf down the center with a sharp knife.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan and place loaf on a wire rack to completely cool.

ALMOND CHOCOLATE BARK

Steps:

• Melt the semisweet chocolate over low heat in a 2-quart saucepan, stirring constantly.
• Remove both saucepans from the heat.
• Stir in the almonds.
• On a large cookie sheet, spread semisweet chocolate mixture to about 1/4-inch thickness. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm. Break the bark into pieces.
• Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Finely chop your chocolate so that it melts evenly and quickly.
• Add your chocolate to a double broiler until the chocolate is warm and melty. You don't want to get the chocolate too warm and it is not necessary for this recipe.
• Once the chocolate is melted, mix in your almonds.
• Stir well to ensure the almonds are completely coated.
• Once well coated place the chocolate mixture to a baking sheet covered with wax paper.
• Spread the mixture out evenly to cool.
• It takes about two hours or so to completely cool enough to break the bark.