I need HELP with my chocolate!!!!

[Mimzy]

I made chocolate almond clusters today...sounds yummy doesn't it?  They are except...the chocolate is gritty from the xylitol   I melted the chocolate in a double broiler, then added the xylitol and stirred, and stirred then added heavy cream and stirred more.  Is this recipe just gritty or have I done something wrong?  I had intended to make some candies for Easter.

Any help would be appreciated

[umpa]

Xylitol takes longer to melt than sugar.If your chocolate gets thick while trying just add boiling water in 2 tablespoon increments.Or you can melt it before adding to chocolate in heavy cream or water. I usually let my ingredients get to room temperature before using them.If you add really cold cream or almond milk it tends to keep the xylitol firm. 

[Rena]

Thanks, Umpa. Now that I think about it, ours was a tiny bit gritty too.

[Mimzy]

Thank you Umpa, I am sure that will make a difference.

[umpa]

Gritty or not ,there are never  any left!

[Rena]

Gritty or not ,there are never  any left!

That's for sure. Even my kids loved them. The ladies at Rick's work are asking me to make them more.