TLC Cooking "Chocolate-Cherry Chutney"

Chocolate-Cherry Chutney

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Chocolate-Cherry Chutney

YIELD Makes 4 (1-1/4-cup) containers
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INGREDIENTS

2	jars (16 ounces each) maraschino cherries
8	ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1	can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1	cup powdered sugar
1‑1/2	cups slivered or chopped toasted almonds*
1	cup white chocolate chips

*To toast almonds, spread in single layer on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.

PREPARATION:

Microwave Directions

Drain cherries, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Coarsely chop cherries; set aside.
Combine chocolate and milk in large microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until melted, stirring after 2 minutes. Add powdered sugar and reserved cherry juice. Microwave 1 minute; stir until smooth. Stir in chopped cherries, toasted almonds and white chocolate chips.
Spoon into 4 labeled 1-1/4-cup food-safe containers. Store refrigerated up to 4 weeks.

Serving Suggestion

This chunky, chocolatey treat is fabulous served over pound cake, ice cream or other desserts.

Gift Idea

Design a label with storing instructions and serving suggestions and affix it to the jar. Wrap the top of the jar with ribbon or twine and attach a gift tag. Package it with a pound cake, angel food cake or brownies.

This recipe appears in: Sweet Sauces