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    Chocolate-Almond Sauce

    Source of Recipe

    From "Bon Appétit: The Christmas Season"

    Recipe Introduction

    "Any chocolate lovers on your list? They'll appreciate a jar of this ice cream topping."

    List of Ingredients

    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup water
    • ½ cup whipping cream
    • 7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate or semisweet chocolate, chopped
    • ¼ tsp almond extract
    • Generous pinch of salt
    • ½ cup whole almonds (about 2½ ounces), toasted, chopped

    Recipe

    Stir sugar and water in a heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.

    Add cream and bring to a boil. Remove from heat; add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in almond extract and salt. Stir in almonds.

    Divide sauce between two 8-ounce canning jars; seal with lids. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead; refrigerate. Rewarm sauce over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.)


    Makes about 1¾ cups
    (enough for two 8-ounce jars)

 

 

 


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