Chop raisins and almonds coarsely. Melt butter and chocolate in heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Bring slowly to boil without stirring. Remove from heat and add vanilla, raisins and almonds. Serve warm or cool on ice cream, plain cake or puddings. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Typed by cjhartlin@msn. Com