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Megans Cookin: Seedless Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Sauce

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Seedless Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Sauce

I went to Costco a couple of weeks ago and saw these lovely berries. I threw a crate into my shopping cart dreaming of the breakfasts I would have in the coming week. When I got home, to my surprise and stupidity, there were 6 baskets of fruit instead of the 3 I was thinking of. But that turned out to be a good thing because I had just came across a recipe from Charlotte at Canning Jars Etc


Chocolate Raspberry Sauce!

I've used it on ice cream,

In my Daring Baker Frangipane Tart challenge,

As a plating decoration for my Molten Chocolate cakes
(I know know, sloppy plating. I was hurting by this time)

and I've used it at as a gift, or actually... a give away prize.



I only got 5 jars instead of the usual 8 jars because I strained my mixture. I decided at the last minute I didn't like it with seeds. This produces a wonderful fruity sauce with a hint of chocolate. Perfect for many things. But the truth be told, I want to make another batch for gifts. I love making homemade goodies to give at the Christmas season. Much more personal and let's face it, cheaper and funner!

Chocolate Raspberry Sauce

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5 cups crushed raspberries
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 package powdered pectin
7 cups sugar

Combine the first 4 ingredients. Bring to boil over high heat. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary. Strain seeds. Fill hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Add lids and process 10 minutes in a water bath.

High altitude instructions
1,001 - 3,000 feet : increase processing time by 5 minutes
3,001 - 6,000 feet : increase processing time by 10 minutes
6,001 - 8,000 feet : increase processing time by 15 minutes
8,001 - 10,000 feet : increase processing time by 20 minutes



Enjoy!







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25 Comments:

Blogger Jennie said...

YAY! I am SO looking forward to making this! We are going raspberry picking in a couple of weeks, so it's going to be a bit of a wait. (Bummer) Thanks for the recipe!!!!

June 28, 2009 at 10:05 AM  
Blogger Katy ~ said...

Aren't you clever to do this! I bet this was delicious. And lucky are the recipients who receive this tasteful gift!!

June 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fabulous! Chocolate and raspberry is such a delicious combination! This sauce sounds wonderful for your gorgeous mini tarts as well as in other desserts!

June 28, 2009 at 2:25 PM  
Blogger Barbara Bakes said...

I love love love chocolate and raspberry! Sounds fabulous!

June 28, 2009 at 4:30 PM  
Blogger Michelle said...

I love to can! And the Chocolate Raspberry Sauce sounds so good and it'd be nice to have on hand too!

June 28, 2009 at 6:03 PM  
Blogger Patsyk said...

I think you did the right thing removing the seeds! That opens up the sauce to so many uses, which you already know about!

June 28, 2009 at 6:36 PM  
Blogger Reeni said...

I'm a lucky girl! This looks fabulous!

June 28, 2009 at 6:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh wow how wonderful does this sauce look!

June 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM  
Blogger Coleens Recipes said...

This sauce sounds delicious and I LOVE those ice cream dishes!

June 28, 2009 at 11:27 PM  
Blogger Donna-FFW said...

What an absolutely delicious sauce. Brilliant and I can only imagine how delicious it must taste. Nice, Megan!!

June 29, 2009 at 3:00 AM  
Blogger stephchows said...

oh YUM!!!!! I think I'm going to do a jam exchange sometime soon... would you have any interest in joining in??

June 29, 2009 at 7:10 AM  
Blogger April said...

I can't wait to make this too!! Looks wonderful!! I know you are already thinking of gift baskets, what else are you thinking of making for them?

June 29, 2009 at 7:41 AM  
Blogger theUngourmet said...

What a wonderful combination! Who wouldn't love to receive this yummy sauce as a gift!

June 29, 2009 at 8:39 AM  
Blogger Gaby said...

omg this sounds so amazing and delicious... and that chocolate and raspberry combo - my fav!

June 29, 2009 at 9:11 AM  
Blogger Mary Bergfeld said...

This looks wonderful. I'll bet that combination of ingredients made it super delicious as well.

June 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM  
Blogger Teresa Cordero Cordell said...

Meg, fantastic sauce recipe...it's got two of my favorite ingredients - chocolate and raspberries. Delicious. You're right, these would make a great gift for the holidays.

June 29, 2009 at 12:12 PM  
Blogger Maria said...

I would put this on anything and everything! Looks so good!

June 29, 2009 at 12:39 PM  
Blogger Katrina said...

What a yummy idea! I'm looking for bulk raspberries!

June 29, 2009 at 4:50 PM  
Blogger Foodiewife said...

As luck would have it, I'm at the beginning stages of learning how to make jams. This sauce sounds like the perfect next project! I'm so glad that you posted this.

June 29, 2009 at 7:50 PM  
Blogger Deborah said...

Oh my goodness - I have got to make some of this!!

June 29, 2009 at 8:55 PM  
Blogger Ingrid_3Bs said...

I bet that sauce is fantastic.

Just this past weekend I made a chocolate peanut butter ganache that was amazing. Made a chocolate lover out of me, sorta. :)
~ingrid

June 30, 2009 at 8:06 PM  
Blogger Carla said...

Is this the sauce you gave me a long time ago? Or was that strawberry chocolate sauce? Either way, this sauce looks good! I'm hoping to pick raspberries on Monday, so I'll keep this recipe in mind.

July 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM  
Blogger Mary said...

Wow that sauce sounds fabulous. I bet you could just eat it with a spoon!

July 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM  
Blogger Adam said...

There it is! I was waiting on this, and I'm happy it's so easy and quick to make. I'll have to try this, and of course maybe try a different fruit with a little tinkering :)

July 1, 2009 at 6:48 PM  
Blogger Nic said...

This looks interesting, if we have any berries left I might have to try making some!

July 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM  

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