Two Sweet Sauces

Name: Two Sweet Sauces
Ingredients: (Time: 10 minutes); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/ 2 cup water or milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter; (yields 1 1/2 cups); (Time: 10 minutes); 1 pound frozen or fresh blueberries (about 3 cups); 1/3 cup sugar; pinch of salt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; (yields 2 cups)

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

(Time: 10 minutes)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar
1/ 2 cup water or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
(yields 1 1/2 cups)
(Time: 10 minutes)
1 pound frozen or fresh blueberries (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
pinch of salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
(yields 2 cups)

Directions

1

In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate chips and sugar in the water or milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth and shiny.
2

Whisk in the vanilla and peanut butter.
3

In a saucepan on medium heat, bring the blueberries, sugar, salt, and a tablespoon of water to a simmer, stirring often, until the mixture is juicy.
4

Cook for a few minutes, until the blueberries are soft.
5

In a blender or food processor, whirl the blueberries with the lemon juice until smooth.
6

Add additional sugar to taste.
7

Add more water if you want a thinner sauce.