Gingered Fig Confections
Ingredients
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tbsp orange-flavored liqueur
1 tsp ground ginger
2 cup california dried figs
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 tbsp milk
Preparation
Combine orange juice, liqueur and ground ginger in small saucepan.
Bring to boil; add figs. Simmer, covered, for about 25 minutes,
until all liquid is absorbed. Cool completely. Melt chocolate wiht
milk in top of double boiler. Holding figs by stem, blot each with
paper towel, then dip in melted chocolate, coating completely. Place
on waxed paper lined baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is firm.
NOTE: These figs stay semi-soft on outside, so to store, keep them
separated.
Servings: 24
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