Chocolate-Almond Sauce

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 7 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Generous pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup whole almonds (about 2 1/2 ounces), toasted, chopped

1. Stir sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves.
2. Add cream; bring to boil.
3. Remove from heat; add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
4. Whisk in almond extract and salt.
5. Stir in almonds.
6. Divide sauce between two 8-ounce canning jars; seal with lids.
7. (Can be made 2 weeks ahead; refrigerate.
8. Rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.)

sugar, water, whipping cream, bittersweet, almond extract, generous, whole almonds

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chocolate-almond-sauce-5795 (may not work)