Ali's CoreCamper Recipes
Check out Ali's recipes below!
CoreCamper Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Almonds
Ingredients:
6 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet high quality chocolate
1 and 1/2 cups unsalted raw almonds
sea salt
Any coarse/raw sugar
Directions:
1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or (carefully!) use the microwave. For the microwave, place the chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth.
Alternatively, you can temper the chocolate. If tempering, do not store finished nuts in the refrigerator.
3. Stir the almonds into the chocolate, making sure to coat each one. Using a dipping tool or a fork, lift the almonds out of the chocolate one by one or only a couple at a time (you don't want them all sticking together!), gently tap the tool/fork against the side of the bowl to release excess chocolate, and place onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining almonds.
4. Sprinkle almonds with a little sea salt and turbinado sugar, then allow chocolate to completely set. I placed the baking sheet in the refrigerator to speed it up!
5. Store chocolate covered almonds in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
CoreCamper Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles
These easy truffles actually taste like gingerbread, which is perfect for the holiday season! Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 30 calories each!
Yields: 16 truffles
• 1 c unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ c unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 2 tbsp agave nectar
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and ginger. Stir in the applesauce, molasses, and agave until all of the cocoa powder is completely incorporated. Chill for 1 hour.
2. Divide the truffle mixture into 16 segments, and roll each into a small ball. Place into an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes: These truffles are very dark, similar to the taste of 70-75% dark chocolate. If you prefer sweeter truffles, substitute extra agave for some (or all) of the applesauce.
