3 Valentine’s Day treats that aren’t a box of chocolate

Are you hoping to spoil your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day with something other than a box of chocolates? If so, here are some less common but equally decadent options that are sure to please and delight.

1. Candied fruit
Candied fruit isn’t just delicious in fruit cakes. It’s also great on its own or dipped in chocolate. Citrus fruits like oranges, lemons and grapefruits are common, but almost anything can be turned into a sweet, sticky treat. Try candied pineapple, cherries or even ginger for a spicy twist.

2. Pastries
Pastries are the perfect treat to surprise a loved one with on Valentine’s Day. Though you may consider baked goods better suited to breakfast, rolls, pies and tarts are just as delicious for dessert. Some good choices include eclairs, cinnamon buns, cupcakes, fruit-filled Danishes and croissants of all kinds.

3. Anything chocolate-dipped
Chocolate-dipped strawberries are a classic, but almost any food can be made extravagantly delicious by coating it in chocolate. Indeed, fruits of all kinds can be used, as can nuts, pretzels, cookies and even coffee beans. And when you consider the many different kinds of chocolate available, the possible combinations are almost endless.

With an array of options out there, you’re sure to find the perfect Valentine’s Day delicacy to treat that special someone.