Ambrosia of Wheat Berries, Fruit & Chocolate Recipe

Name: Ambrosia of Wheat Berries, Fruit & Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat berries (about 6 ounces), soaked overnight; 1 fresh bay leaf; 2 cups pitted and halved fresh sweet cherries; 1 cup dried apricots, cut in thirds; 1/2 cup pitted dried dates, coarsely chopped; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut in 1/4-inch chunks; 1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons Saba or aceto balsamico tradizionale; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped; A 4-quart saucepan with a lid; balloon-shaped wineglasses for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat berries (about 6 ounces), soaked overnight
1 fresh bay leaf
2 cups pitted and halved fresh sweet cherries
1 cup dried apricots, cut in thirds
1/2 cup pitted dried dates, coarsely chopped
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut in 1/4-inch chunks
1 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons Saba or aceto balsamico tradizionale
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
A 4-quart saucepan with a lid; balloon-shaped wineglasses for serving

1
Drain the soaked wheat berries, and put them in the saucepan with 3 quarts fresh cold water and the bay leaf.
2
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, cover slightly ajar, and adjust the heat to maintain a steady simmer.
3
Cook until the wheat berries are tender but still slightly firm to the bite, about 40 to 45 minutes.
4
Drain off any liquid that has not been absorbed, discard the bay leaf, and let the wheat berries cool.
5
Put the wheat berries, cherries, apricots, dates, chocolate, and hazelnuts in a large bowl, and fold them together.
6
Sprinkle the cinnamon over them, and drizzle the honey and Saba on top.
7
Tumble the mixture together gently to distribute the spice and sweetening throughout.
8
To serve: Scoop 3/4 to 1 cup of the grano mixture into each wineglass.
9
Top each with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve immediately.

453

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup wheat berries (about 6 ounces), soaked overnight, 1 fresh bay leaf, 2 cups pitted and halved fresh sweet cherries, 1 cup dried apricots, cut in thirds, and more.

Yes, Ambrosia of Wheat Berries, Fruit & Chocolate falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ambrosia of Wheat Berries, Fruit & Chocolate

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