Chocolate and Fruits – An Unexpected Marriage
By Ryan C Wilson
We like and love our chocolates almost to death. Well, no surprise there as chocolates are the ultimate food when it comes to satisfying our sweet tooth, not to mention that it definitely makes for warm, fuzzy and mellow feelings that can either relax us or arouse us. Plus, chocolates definitely have their health benefits. But being human as we are, we must experiment with the stuff. And so, we have come up with the idea of pairing chocolates with fruits, specifically with coating various types of fruits in rich chocolate. Here then are just a few of the favorites.
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Many have gone bananas over chocolate-covered bananas and we bet that you will, too. The creamy goodness of chocolate perfectly complements the natural sweetness of banana for an explosion of goodness few other chocolate treats can equal. Plus, you get the nutrition benefits of the banana, too. If you want to replicate it at home, you have to freeze the bananas to preserve the flavors and then dip them into melted chocolate. You may sprinkle finely granulated peanuts or other nuts of your choice for an extra crunch. Or you can just buy it for an instant chocolate fix.
Chocolate Dipped Pineapple
Who would have thought that the naturally tart sweetness of pineapples can be paired with the gooey goodness of chocolates? Well, whoever it was that did think up of the unusual pairing, we have so much to thank for her – yes, we are assuming that it can only be a woman and that’s a compliment – ingenuity. You can choose from milk chocolate and dark chocolate for the dipping. Either one is good in itself but it will always be up to your taste buds which one is the all-time favorite.
Chocolate Apples
And then there are the chocolate-dipped apples that are a huge hit for many kids and adults. These concoctions evoke memories of childhood summers filled with sunshine, games and friends, all of whom may be distant memories amidst a busy life. Well, you can always come back to those summers by dipping tart and sweet apples into gooey chocolate! Then sprinkle on the nuts and other favorite toppings for an extra treat that will really hit the spot – your sweet tooth, that is. Or you can order them for special occasions. Think along the lines of birthdays, baby showers and even anniversaries as sweet treats for the young and the not-so-young.
Chocolate Covered Orange Peels
Don’t throw those orange peels just yet. You can actually dip them into melted chocolate although the process before doing so can be a bit laborious. Basically, you will cut and juice the oranges, remove all pulp and pith, slice into strips, blanch the peels, make them into candy before baking. It is only after these steps that you may now dip the candied orange peels into the chocolate. If that sounds too labor-intensive for your lifestyle, then just buy them. You may then give them away as thoughtful but inexpensive gifts.
There are other fruits that make great pairs for chocolate. We can name strawberries, oranges, grapes and pears but you can always experiment with your own pairings. Buy all these super-delicious pairings of fruits and chocolate at http://www.indulgeinchocolate.com/ today.
