Fundstrat’s head of research, Tom Lee, has told investors to prepare for a rough opening to 2026 before conditions improve later in the year. He warned that political friction and tariff talk could trigger meaningful setbacks for both stocks and Bitcoin, even as blockchain and AI remain long-term strengths.

Tom Lee’s Call And The Near-Term Picture

Lee said a more dovish stance from the US Federal Reserve and the end of quantitative tightening set the stage for gains later on.

He put a possible market correction in the mid-teens range, estimating a pullback of about 15% to 20% at one stage.

He pointed to geopolitics — including renewed tariff threats — and rising political divides as brakes on an immediate, broad rally. Reports note he still expects a late-year rebound if policy eases and liquidity returns.

Reports say the White House’s selective support for certain industries could tilt which sectors lead the recovery.

2026 is shaping up to be similar to 2025:

– good fundamentals – tariff escalations and White House picking “winners and losers” – political divisiveness – tailwinds from AI and blockchain BUT: dovish Fed now and QT over

And so a painful decline may lie ahead but we would… https://t.co/7Mp3rcOcP1

— Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) January 20, 2026

Deleveraging Still Hitting Crypto Liquidity

Lee argued that recent squeezes have left crypto markets fragile. Market makers have been weakened by repeated forced exits, and that has made price moves jumpier.

He also noted that a fresh Bitcoin all-time high would be an important signal that the market has worked through those stresses, though he didn’t repeat earlier extreme price targets in his latest remarks.

Reports stress the difference between a technical bounce and a move backed by wider adoption and deeper institutional flows.

Heavy Bitcoin Selloff

Despite warnings that a painful decline may still unfold, some investors are not backing away entirely. Reports say parts of the market continue to view sharp pullbacks as buying chances rather than exit signals.

Even with uncertainty around tariffs and global politics, Lee and his camp believes disciplined dip buying — spread out over time — offers better odds than trying to time a perfect bottom while fear dominates headlines.

“And so a painful decline may lie ahead but we would ‘buy the dip'”, Lee said in an X post.

Reports indicate that more than $1.8 billion was liquidated over a 48-hour stretch as bitcoin lost ground.

Bitcoin sank to roughly $88,500 during the slide, and Coinglass data showed the bulk of wiped positions were longs — a sign that traders had been positioned for higher prices.

The selloff erased gains made earlier in the year and pulled crypto capitalization sharply lower, in one of the biggest drops since mid-November.

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A quick and easy plum compote with a hint of cinnamon. This easy plum compote is incredibly simple and easy to make with only a few ingredients. It is the perfect topping for.your desserts, pancakes, waffles, cakes,  ice cream and more.

This homemade plum compote is bursting with fresh plum flavor! It is sweet, slightly sour from the natural sourness of plum and lime, and a beautiful flavor from cinnamon. This plum compote is so delicious and all you need are a few ingredients and less than 15 minutes to make this delicious plum compote.

Create a cozy fall treat with this delightful plum compote. Enjoy it warm or chilled as a delicious topping or filling to your favorite breakfast or dessert.

This easy plum compote is made with fresh plum, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and water. This easy 5 ingredient plum compote is sweet, chunky, and bursting with beautiful flavor. It’s a perfect topping for pancakes, cakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream and more.

If you’ve not yet tried or attempted to make your own plum compote, you can try out this recipe and I am sure you will love it!

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE EASY PLUM COMPOTE

This section explains what all ingredients is used in making the easy plum compote, how to use or choose certain ingredients and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

PLUM –  Fresh plums are used here, but frozen berries will work just as well. You can use any variety of plums available with you.

LEMON JUICE – Freshly squeezed lemon juice is used.  It also add a bright flavor as well as a boost of natural pectin to help thicken the blueberry sauce.

CINNAMON – I’ve used cinnamon powder. You can also use cinnamon stick. You can discard the as stick once the compote is ready. Cinnamon gives it a nice hint of spice that’s great for fall.
SUBSTITUTION – You can use vanilla extract or essence or can totally skip it.

SUGAR – Sugar is used to slightly sweeten the sauce and balance the tartness from the lemon and the plum. You can add the sugar as per the sweetness of your plum, especially if the plums are off-season and not very sweet.
SUBSTITUTION – You use maple syrup to sweeten the compote but you can also use honey for a non-vegan version if you’d like.

WATER – Very less water is used to cook the plum.

HOW TO MAKE EASY PLUM COMPOTE

This section shows how to make blueberry sauce with step-by-step photos and details about the technique with video tutorial. For full ingredients measurements, see the recipe card below.

I made a simple video of this easy plum compote recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch to know how I made this delicious recipe. If you liked the video please do SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. Also like, share and comment on it! It will mean a lot to me and really motivate me to come up and shoot more videos for my readers. As always I’m looking forward to your feedback!

STEP BY STEP PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE EASY PLUM COMPOTE

Wash the plum and pat them dry with clean kitchen towel.

Now roughly chop the plum into medium pieces.

Add in the plum pieces, water, sugar and cinnamon powder in a sauce pan. Bring it to a boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until the plum is tender and mixture is syrupy. We prefer the compote with some chunks.

Note: If you prefer a mashed texture, use a potato masher or the back of the ladle to mash the plum as it cooks.

Add in the lenon juice and give a quick stir.

Remove pan from heat and allow to cool down completely.

Transfer the plum compote onto a sterilized jar. Store in a refrigerator for longer shelf life and use a clean spoon on every serving.

NOTES:
● You can also use frozen plums.
● Lemon juice is optional.
● Use beautifully ripe plums as you’ll get the best flavour that way.
● Use sugar as per the sweetness of your plums. You can add more if your plums are not very sweet.
● A pinch of salt can he added to enhance the flavor of the compote.
● Cinnamon is optional
● You can also use maple syrup or honey for the sweetner.
● You can also add some lemon zest for the extra punch of flavor.
● Refrigerate the compote for longer shelf life.
● You can follow the same recipe and make other fruit compote – blueberry, cranberry, raspberry, black currant, mulberry etc.
● Store in clean jars and refrigerate for longer shelf life.

RECIPE CARD

HOW TO USE PLUM COMPOTE

Speaking of serving, plum compote can be used in many ways. You will love homemade plum compote with many recipes too. It’s the perfect topping for so many things! Here’s are some listed below. But I’m sure you’ll find lots of other ways to enjoy it as well.
● Use as fillings in tarts, apple pie, cinnamon rolls, buns etc
● Pour it over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, toast etc.
● Drizzle it over cakes
● Spread it over cake filling in layer cakes and pastry cakes.
● Stir it into milkshakes.
● Drizzle it over brownies and cakes.
● Layered it in trifle.
● Pour into decorated jars and give it as a gift for the holidays or just like that.

WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE OF THIS EASY PLUM COMPOTE ?

This easy plum compote will last for upto to 3-4 weeks in refrigerator. You can store your homemade plum compote in a sterilized jar preferably glass jar in the refrigerator. Use a clean spoon everytime you serve them.

MORE SIMILAR RECIPES:

Blueberry Sauce
Strawberry Sauce
Caramel Sauce
Mango Jam
Apple Sauce
Peanut Butter
King Chilli Sauce
Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Ganache

Well, if you make this easy plum compote recipe I’ll be glad if you take out some time and rate the recipe and leave a feedback in the comments box below. You can also snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamir on Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.

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Homemade Chocolate Sauce is incredibly easy to make and very much better than the store bought chocolate sauce. Whip up a batch in only 5 minutes and then drizzle it on all your favorite desserts!

Don’t have chocolate sauce at home and need it immediately? Don’t worry, you have landed at the right place. Try this extremely easy 5 minutes chocolate sauce. It is much better than the packaged chocolate sauce. I bet you’ll make them over again!

This is the BEST chocolate sauce recipe I’ve been making over the years. This is the absolute favorite in my repertoire. I came up with it years ago when I was compelled to create a chocolate sauce that was rich, thick, glossy for one of my favourite chocolate cake recipe.

You only need a few ingredients to make this homemade chocolate sauce and it tastes better than any chocolate syrup you can buy at the store. Silky smooth, glossy, not overly sweet, and incredibly chocolatey. This is the chocolate sauce I make each time I need it.

I love my chocolate sauce with chocolate. It makes the sauce richer in taste and texture. Many don’t use chocolate for making chocolate sauce. They make the work done with cocoa powder and cornstarch. To be honest I don’t like using cornstarch in my chocolate sauce.

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Here I have used Ossoro’s cocoa powder. You can use any brand of cocoa powder, but make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder.

I used a bit of butter in my chocolate sauce which tends to give an extra gloss to the chocolate sauce, though adding butter is totally optional. You just need to use a good quality chocolate and cocoa powder. You’ll appreciate the difference in this intensely dark and flavorful chocolate sauce.

Then comes the essence, though you can skip the essence here. I have used Ossoro’s chocolate truffle essence. You can totally skip the essence or use vanilla or chocolate essence.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CHOCOLATE SAUCE

● Quick and easy
● Ready in 5 minutes
● No preservatives
● So smooth, thick and glossy
● It has chocolate which makes it chocolatey and richer.
● Requires only a handful of pantry items
● No plain flour or cornstarch used
● Better than packaged chocolate syrup

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Making homemade chocolate sauce is not only economical but also free from any preservatives. It is ridiculously easy to make at home and takes only few minutes of your time. It is also convenient for you that you don’t need to go to the store to buy the sauce when you need it, you could have already made some and be enjoying it. That’s how quick and easy this homemade chocolate sauce recipe is. Are you buying the chocolate sauce/syrup from store? Stop from now on and make your own chocolate sauce.

I have made a small batch of it. But of course you can double the recipe as needed.

I always keep a jar of chocolate sauce on hand to take a simple ice cream or a cake or dessert to the next level and make it an extra special treat. I also gulp a spoonful of the chocolate sauce when I carve something very chocolatey or to kill my sweet tooth carving. My little one is mad after this chocolate sauce.
You’ll find endless uses of it once you make it for yourself.

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What Ingredients do I need for this Homemade Chocolate Sauce recipe? LET’S TALK INGREDIENTS. You will need only few ingredients to make this super easy homemade chocolate sauce.
● Sugar – Granulated sugar is used here.
● Chocolate – I’ve used dark chocolate but you can also use milk chocolate.
● Cocoa powder – Ossoro’s unsweetened cocoa powder is used. You can use any brand of cocoa powder, but make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder.
● Butter – Stir in a tablespoon of butter for an extra touch of richness. It also give a nice gloss to the sauce. Well using butter is optional here.
● Water – Used room temperature water.
● Chocolate truffle essence – Ossoro’s chocolate truffle essence is used in this chocolate sauce recipe. A few drops of this essence does the work.

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTION
● Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.
● Use your choice of chocolate like milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate instead of dark chocolate.
● Ossoro’s chocolate truffle essence can be substituted with vanilla essence or chocolate essence.
● You can use milk instead of water. Use whole milk for extra richness.

VARIATIONS FOR CHOCOLATE SAUCE
● Use milk instead of water for a creamier texture.
● Turn it into mocha chocolate sauce by including a teaspoon of espresso powder or coffee powder.
● Give it a spicy Mexican flair by adding a dash of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
● You can make chocolate sauce with a combination of cocoa powder and cornstarch if you don’t want to use chocolate. Add 2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in bit of water and add. You will need to increase the liquid to 150-200 ml, depends upon the thickness of sauce you want. You can increase the sugar upto ½ cup (100 grams)

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I made a simple recipe video of this super easy chocolate sauce recipe for my readers which I have shared below. Please do watch and SUBSCRIBE to my channel if you haven’t yet. It will mean a lot to me and motivate me to come up with more videos for my readers. As always looking forward to your feedbacks!

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE VIDEO TUTORIAL

WHAT TO USE CHOCOLATE SAUCE FOR?
SOME SERVING SUGGESTION

● Drizzle the chocolate sauce on top of ice cream, cake, brownies, pancakes, waffles, donuts etc.
● Drizzle over pan cakes and waffles.
● Drizzle it over your favourite dessert
● Stir it into milk.
● Use it to make chocolate milkshakes.
● Drizzle it over tea cakes, donuts and brownies
● Layered it in a chocolate trifle.
● Use it as a dip for fruit.
● Spread a layer on top of cream in layer/frosting cakes
● Pour some in whipped cream to make chocolate flavor whipped cream.
● Use as a garnish on top of milkshake, cold coffee or smoothies.

So next time when your kid asks for chocolate milk, simply mix a tablespoon of this homemade sauce with a glass of milk. Voila, delicious chocolate milk is ready.

STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Store the chocolate sauce in a jar or  container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Rewarm before serving if required.

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Love chocolate sauce? Give this super quick, easy and simple homemade chocolate sauce recipe a try which simply takes only 5 minutes to make. Top this hot chocolate sauce over ice creams or a favourite dessert or even into your milkshake at home. Satisfy your chocolate craving with this chocolate sauce – it’s guaranteed happiness!

SOME CAKE RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY TO SERVE WITH THIS DECADENT CHOCOLATE SAUCE

● Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake
● Chocolate Sponge Cake
● Vanilla Sponge Cake With Condensed Milk
● Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
● Moist Orange Cake
● Banana Walnut Cake
● Banana Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
● Chocolate Lava Mug Cake ( OTG version)
● Double Chocolate Coffee Cake
● Banana Chocolate Cake
● Eggless Lamingtons
● Gluten Free Vanilla Cake
● Custard Powder Cake
● Whole Wheat Carrot Cake
● Apple Cinnamon Cake
● Banana Nut Bread
● Banana Raisin Loaf Cake

Here are all my Bakes & Cakes recipes if you’re craving more baking inspiration.

All of the above recipes are super easy to prepare, ready in no time, and will never disappoint you.

I hope you love this quick and simple recipe. Do give it a try and don’t forget to share your thoughts about the recipe with me here. So let’s get started with the recipe.

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Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 150 ml Jar

☆ 1 cup = 240 ml
☆ 1 tablespoon = 15 ml
☆ 1 teaspoon = 5 ml

Ingredients to make homemade chocolate sauce:

67 grams / ⅓ cup sugar
60 grams / ¼ cup +2 tbsp dark chocolate
45 grams / ⅓ cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp / 15 grams butter (optional)
½ cup / 120 ml water
3-4 drops Ossoro chocolate truffle essence (optional)
(You can use vanilla essence or chocolate essence – 1 tsp)

Step by step pictorial instructions to make homemade chocolate sauce

Take sugar, cocoa powder and water in a saucepan.

Stir well to combine and make sure there are no lumps.

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Now turn on the heat to low-medium flame. Keep cooking stirring it constantly.

As soon as the mixture started to heat up, the mixture will thicken up and gets darker in color. It will take only approximately 2-3 minutes.

Once the mixture becomes thick (coat the spoon), reduce the flame to low and add the chopped chocolate, essence and butter. Stir it constantly for about a minute and once the chocolate started melting turn off the stove.

Continue stirring the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and your thick, glossy and silky smooth chocolate sauce is ready.

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It will thicken more as it cools down. Allow to cool down completely and store in a sterilized jar.

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Well, if you make this easy homemade chocolate sauce, please do leave a feedback in the comments box below or snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamir on Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.

Happy cooking!

Love Akum

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Boudin King Cake topped with a Crawfish Cheese Dip

Quick, Easy and Delicious! This is a different take on a King Cake. Your traditional King Cakes are a sweet pastry with an sweet icing.

But I’m switching it up and doing a spicy, savory King Cake Recipe using Boudin Sausage and a Crawfish Cheese Dip. Then to really take it to the next level (and make it look awesome) I top it with green onions and crushed Pork Rinds!

WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

• Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
• Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
• Grilla Grills Silverbac Pellet Grill 

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This recipe is for a cheese sauce for burgers that you dip your burger in instead of pouring it on the burger. This cheese dip will take your burgers to the next level.

Why Dip Your Burger in Cheese Dip?

Dipping your burger in this cheese dip takes your burger to the next level. It adds to the flavour and it’s delicious.

And who doesn’t like to dunk their food in a cheesy dip?

What Kind of Burger Goes Best With Cheese Dip?

Any burger can be served with this dip. Our favourite is a Chili Burger but you can dip plain burgers made from any meat you choose.

This dip is made from cheeses that go well with beef, pork, chicken, or turkey.

You can top your burgers with any toppings of your choice before dipping.

For tips on making burger patties, check out How To Make The Best Burgers.

Ingredients

There are five types of cheese in this recipe.

• Velveeta
• Gouda
• Monterey Jack
• Extra Old Cheddar
• Cream Cheese

Those cheeses are melted along with salsa, jalapeno, garlic, beef broth, and beer. You can substitute the beer with additional beef broth.

If you are making a chicken or turkey burger, chicken broth can be used in place of beef broth.

A vegetable broth can also be substituted for beef broth.

Leftovers

This recipe makes a large pan of sauce. We have a big family and like to have extras for leftovers. But the recipe is easily halved for a smaller batch.

Leftovers can be stored in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute or until smooth enough to dip.

Alternative Use For This Dip

This dip can also be used on Nachos or for dipping tortilla chips.

We also use this as a sauce to top enchiladas and tacos. And it tastes really good on top of a bowl of chili.

Cheese dip is also great to dip steak sandwiches. Use it as you would a French Dip, instead of au jus, use Cheese dip. Kids especially like this.

 

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