Chocolate-Dipped Fruit
["1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 to 2 tsp. shortening", "1 (6 oz.) pkg. dried apricots", "1 pt. fresh strawberries"]
["In a saucepan over low heat, melt chips and shortening, stirring constantly until smooth.", "Spear fruit with toothpicks and dip into chocolate.", "Place on waxed paper."]
["semi-sweet chocolate chips", "shortening", "apricots", "fresh strawberries"]