Drunken Chocolate-Berry Fondue

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   Home Preparation: In a blender, puree 10 ounces fresh or frozen mixed berries with as little water as necessary to liquefy.

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   In a food dehydrator, dehydrate puree until crispy.

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   (Or buy predried berries).

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   Combine dried berries, chocolate chips, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and cayenne in an airtight bag or container.

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   Campsite Preparation: Boil 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 cups water (use 2 1/2 cups water if you will be reconstiting dried fruit for dipping, otherwise use 1 1/2 cups).

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   Remove 1 cup water from pot.

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   Add dry berry-cocoa mixture to remaining 1 1/2 cups water.

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   Stir.

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   Cover.

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    Let stand 5 minutes off heat.

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    Meanwhile, if using dried fruit for dipping, pour 1 cup reserved water over dried fruit and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl.

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    Cover.

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    Let stand until fruit is reconstituted.

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    Bring berry mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to lowest possible setting.

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    Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.

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    Remove pot from heat, carefully pour in rum.

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    Return to heat, tilting pot into flame to ignite fondue.

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    Stir.

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    Serve in individual cups or from the communal pot with your choice of dippers.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.