Canning Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
Making your own chocolate sauce is easy and so rewarding! You’ll need the following ingredients to get started: 2 cups granulated sugar,1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water.
You’ll also need a few pieces of canning equipment for this recipe. This includes a canner, jars, and lids. You’ll also need a funnel to make pouring the sauce into the jars easier. Lastly, you’ll need a jar lifter and lid lifter to help you remove the jars from the canner and the lids from the jars when you’re done.
Instructions
The first step is to prepare your canner and jars. Fill the canner with enough water to cover the jars and heat it to boiling. Place the jars in the canner and boil them for 10 minutes. This will sterilize the jars and make them ready for canning.
While the jars are boiling, make the chocolate sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat and stir constantly until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool for at least 10 minutes.
Once the jars are done boiling, remove them from the canner and place them on a clean towel. Use the funnel to fill the jars with the chocolate sauce, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp cloth and place the lids on top. Screw on the bands to secure the lids in place.
Place the jars back in the canner and make sure they are completely covered with water. Bring the water to a boil and process the jars for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the canner and let them cool for 24 hours. The lids should be sealed when the jars are cool. If any of the lids are not sealed, the jar should be stored in the refrigerator and used within a few days.
Nutrition
This chocolate sauce is a delicious and indulgent treat, but it’s important to remember that it’s not a health food. Each serving of the sauce contains about 220 calories, 9 grams of fat, and 33 grams of sugar. It also contains trace amounts of calcium and iron.
If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to this chocolate sauce, you could try making a dairy-free version with coconut milk or almond milk. You can also reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe to make it a bit healthier. And if you’re looking for an even healthier option, you can make a low-sugar version with honey or maple syrup.
This chocolate sauce is a great way to indulge in a sweet treat without going overboard. It can be used as a topping for ice cream, a dip for fruits and cookies, or just enjoyed on its own. Enjoy!
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