Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Over the years, St. Valentine’s Day went from a Catholic feast day to an American cultural holiday. February 14 now makes us think mostly of love, roses, and chocolate. Skip the unhealthy and expensive store-bought treats this year and show your love with some homemade treats!
Chocolate-covered strawberries are easy to make and you will save so much money making them at home. Strawberries are number one on The Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list of foods. They should only be eaten if homegrown or organic, due to the high levels of pesticides sprayed on conventionally grown strawberries. Make sure you buy organic.
If you are not into strawberries or can’t find organic, you can dip kiwi slices, clementine pieces, pretzels, or whatever would make those you love happy! Just make sure whatever you choose doesn’t have too much moisture so the chocolate will properly adhere.
Ingredients:
8 oz. of your favorite chocolate (chips or bar, chopped)
1 lb. organic strawberries, cleaned and completely dried
Method:
- In a double boiler or glass bowl, on top of a small pot of steaming hot water, place chocolate pieces and stir until almost completely melted. Take off heat source and stir until fully melted to prevent overheating the chocolate.
- Dip each piece of fruit in the chocolate, then place on a piece of parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
You can take it a step further with decorations like white chocolate drizzle, crushed toasted nuts or shredded coconut. Let the kids get involved; it’s one of those things that they love to help with in the kitchen, making the treat that much more special.
Check out homeawaycafe.com for more information on the Dirty Dozen, other food safety concerns, and recipes to keep your home cooking fresh and healthy.
