Basic Chocolate Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
2. 2
   Stir in butter, then boiling water, then sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Cook stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. 5
   The sauce is best when served warm.
6. 6
   Either serve immediately or reheat in double boiler for 10 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.
7. 7
   To store pour into strilized glass jars.
8. 8
   Allow sauce to cool before refrigerating.
9. 9
   It will keep for 6 months in the refrigerator.
10. 10
    Variations: Add any of the following flavorings in place of or in additon to the vanilla: 1 teaspoons orange extract or 13 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon mint extract 18 cup crushed strawberries or rasberries, chopped raisins or nuts 1 tablespoon Creme de Menth, Coffe liqueur, Spice orange Cordial or other flavored liquer 1 teaspoon instant coffee yield: 16 oz