Fruity Chocolate Cherry Sauce

Here, we explore the classic cherry with another of our favorite, chocolate.

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Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

In a deep sauce pot with a lid, cover the cherries with water just to slightly cover the bottom layer of the cherries. Simmer the cherries under low heat for 2 minutes then turn off the heat. Set saucepot aside with the lid on to let the cherries sit in the heat for another 2 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon or a small strainer, scoop the cherries out and set them aside to cool.
When the cherries are cool, tear them to remove the pits and chop the cherry meat into small bits. Set aside.
Reduce the remaining cherry juices under medium heat for 4-5 minutes until it reaches 3 TBSP. Remove from heat.
Add the chocolate chips to the hot cherry syrup and stir to melt. Gradually add the cocoa powder and the black pepper or grains of paradise. Stir well to combine.
Place the saucepot under low heat again and add the chopped cherry. Allow to simmer for 1 minute under low heat. Remove from heat then cool.
Taste the sauce and add sugar to taste if needed.
Serve cold.