posted Dec 2, 2014, 10:43 AM by lhartkopf@rsu20.org
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They make a great treat for the holiday season!Chocolate, Fruit, & Nut Clusters Prep time: 10 minutes Cooling time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 9 oz. dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa), chopped 2 cups roasted pistachios, unsalted 1 cup dried cherries, unsweetened 1 cup diced dried apricots 1 cup golden raisins Directions: • In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat. Put the chocolate in a large, heat-resistant bowl. Put the bowl on top of the pot, and stir until the chocolate has melted. • Mix the pistachios, cherries, apricots, and raisins into the chocolate, then spread into a 10″ x 3″ rectangle on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. • Allow to set at room temperature (about 30 minutes), then cut into 1″ squares. Yields 30 pieces. Nutrition Information: Per piece— Calories: 140 Total fat: 8 g Saturated fat: 3 g Sodium: 0 mg Carbohydrates: 16 g Fiber: 3 g Protein: 3 g Added sugar: ½ tsp.

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