CHOCOLATE BARK WITH NUTS AND RAISINS ENJOY DAN:

     CHOCOLATE BARK WITH NUTS AND RAISINS by CHEF DAN:

Makes 1 13-X-18-inch pan, about 3 dozen

INGREDIENTS:

1-cup roughly chopped walnuts

1-cup roughly chopped almonds

1/2- cup Pistachios, roughly chopped

1/2-cup raisins

1/2-cup corn syrup

20 ounces bittersweet chocolate (62% to 71% cacao) finely chopped

DIRECTIONS: (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Line a 13-by 18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.   In a bowl toss the nuts, and raisins with corn syrup until evenly coated.

3.   Spread on a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

4.   Bake, stirring once, until nuts are roasted and caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.

5.   Transfer nuts to a wire rack to cool, separating the nuts and raisins as they cool.

6.   Line the baking sheet with a clean sheet of parchment paper.

7.   In a double boiler set over a sauce-pan of simmering water.

8.   Melt 3 cups chopped bittersweet chocolate, stirring occasionally.

9.   When evenly melted, remove from heat and add remaining 1-cup.

10.                Stir to almost melted, and then set over the simmering water again.

11.                Containing stirring slowly, until just melted.

12.                Remove from heat and add the nuts and raisins.

13.                Fold until evenly coated.

14.                Spread on the prepared  baking sheet with parchment paper,

15.                Refrigerate until set about 3 hours.

16.                Break bark into pieces and enjoy.

ENJOY DAN:                                               BON-APPETITE!!