So slow cooker candy is a thing. I'm new to this revelation, and I'm just glad I didn't waste any more of my life slow cooker candy-less. Get the kids helping with this if you need a rainy day treat that will occupy the troops as well as making your house smell like a chocolate shop.
Tweak the basic recipe to your heart's content – but raisins, dried cranberries, and mini-marshmallows might work especially well. Why not make some for a Halloween party? Or wait until Halloween's done and use some of that leftover candy to experiment with!
Almond clusters
8
5 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
2 hours 35 minutes
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups toasted, unsalted almonds
⅓ cup dried cherries, rough chopped
Sea salt for sprinkling on top (finishing salt)
In a 6-quart slow cooker, add in chocolate chips and almonds. Stir.
Cook on low for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Mix well, being sure that all the chocolate is completely melted. Fold in cherries.
Place a piece of parchment on a baking dish. Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the chocolate mixture onto parchment paper to make little clusters. Be sure to leave enough space between each other so they don't touch.
Sprinkle the tops of each cluster with just a touch of sea salt. Place into a refrigerator to cool for 1 hour or until chocolate is firm.
Remove from refrigerator and place onto a plate to serve. Store in small ziplock bags to keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
