Caribbean Chocolate Fondue

An old favourite-re-discovered. I love this with fresh fruit, especially bananas, strawberries in season, and dried apricots.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  plain dessert chocolate or 1  lb baking chocolate
• 1 (5 fluid ounce) carton  single cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  orange, juice of
• 2 -3  tablespoons dark rum

Directions

1. Grate chocolate and place in fondue pot.
2. Add cream and spices.
3. Heat gently, stirring continuously until blended together.
4. Lastly stir in juice and rum.
5. Heat until smooth.
6. Do not boil.
7. What to dip: fresh fruit cut into bite size pieces-strawberries, banana chunks, kiwi wedges, orange segments, fresh dates, dried apricots-as well as sponge fingers or small macaroons.