8 cups black cherries
4 cups water
1/4 cup agar flakes
1/4 cup vegetable glycerin
2 tbs. arrowroot
2 tsp. liquid stevia
1 tsp. cherry extract
1 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. ginger powder
1/2 tsp. star anise, ground
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, ground
4 oz. unsweetened dark chocolate
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
2/3 cup cacao nibs

1. Simmer all ingredients except the chocolate, nuts, and nibs 10 minutes.

2. Remove the seeds with a food mill immediately and stir in the chocolate.

3. When cooled, stir in the nuts and nibs.

Serves 6 to 8

Preparation Time: 30 minutes