Step 1

Line 15x11 inch pan with wax paper or parchment paper.

Step 2

Pour 2 cups of water in the instant pot liner.

Step 3

Turn the saute mode on the normal setting.

Step 4

In a large stainless steel or glass bowl, put the chocolate chips.

Step 5

Place the bowl on the instant pot to make it work as a double boiler.

Step 6

Mix with a spatula until all the chocolate chips have melted.

Step 7

The melted chocolate should not have any lumps and should be glossy.

Step 8

Add a few apricots to the melted chocolate.

Step 9

Using a fork coat the apricots completely with melted chocolate.

Step 10

Place the chocolate-covered apricot onto the tray lined with wax paper or parchment paper.

Step 11

Optionally sprinkle some sea salt and chopped pistachios on the chocolate apricots.

Step 12

Allow the chocolate-dipped apricots to cool down for 10 minutes and then refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes to set it.