Apricot Truffles

"So easy because you flavor the chocolate with preserves. Only 4 ingredients! Plus the cocoa :-) Haven't tried these yet. Cook time is the chill time. Found in Hometown Cooking Feb 2001."
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 45mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
30 truffles
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ingredients

  • 12 cup apricot preserves
  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 13 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 12 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
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directions

  • Cut up any large pieces of fruit in the preserves.
  • Break chocolate and butter up in pieces and melt in a pan over low heat. Remove from heat and add preserves and orange juice.
  • Transfer to a bowl, let cool to room temperature, cover, and chill in the frig for 4 hours until firm.
  • Make small truffle balls; if they get too soft, freeze 5-10 minutes until set. Roll in cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. You can serve them in mini paper or foil muffin liners.
  • Store in a tightly covered container in the frig, or the freezer for up to 3 months.

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