Chocolate-covered fruit

Chocolate-covered fruits include blueberries, pomegranate, strawberries,[1] oranges, dried apricots, and other candied fruits and citrus peels. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate are used for decoration. Nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and other toppings are sometimes added. During the Christmas season chocolate covered fruits are sold at European markets.

A booth selling caramel apples and chocolate-covered fruit at the Christkindlmarkt in Salzburg, Austria

Cordials include cherries or cherry fillings and also often include liqueur.

Strawberries are often dipped in chocolate, which is a common gift for Valentine's Day in the United States.[2][3] Strawberries are also served with chocolate fountains for dipping, often on wooden skewers. Chocolate fondue with various fruits is eaten for dessert.

Examples

Brands

Various brands make fruit covered chocolate candies including:

See also

References
  1. At Home with the French Classics - Richard Grausman pp. 339-340.
  2. Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. February 2006. p. 22. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  3. Alexander, Susan (February 6, 2019). "How much chocolate does Knoxville Chocolate Co. need for Valentine's Day? Try 2K pounds". knoxnews. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  4. Lacey, D. (2013). Classic Candy: America’s Favorite Sweets, 1950–80. Shire Library USA (in Maltese). Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 30. ISBN 978-0-7478-1365-1. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  5. "Brand Spotlight: Marich Confectionery Co". Specialty Food Association. January 5, 2014. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  6. The European Directory of Consumer Brands and Their Owners. Euromonitor PLC. 1992. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-86338-465-3. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
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