Chocolate Fruit and Nut Clusters
These chocolatey treats can use any sort of fruit and nut combination, from cherry cranberry pecan to date fig walnut. Their health benefits include powerful antioxidants, fiber and potassium.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups dried fruit, chopped if necessary
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts
Cherry Cranberry Pecan Version:
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Date Fig Walnut Version:
Instructions
- Cover a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips in double boiler over slightly simmering water.
- Combine the dried fruits and nuts in a small bowl.
- Add to melted chocolate and stir to completely coat all ingredients.
- Using a measuring tablespoon, dip leveled clusters onto covered baking sheet about 1-inch apart. They will look uneven and shaggy.
- Refrigerate 30 minutes or until clusters are hardened and set. Store clusters in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
- Serve cold or at room temperature. (The clusters taste most flavorful at room temperature.)
Tips & Notes
Create your own double-boiler by using a small saucepan or heat-proof bowl over a bigger saucepan that contains the simmering water.
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