Candy Recipes

Gingered Fig Confections

Yields 24 pieces

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups California dried figs
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon milk

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 with milk in top of double boiler. Holding figs by stem, blot each with paper towel, then dip in melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Chill until chocolate is firm.

NOTE: These figs stay semi-soft on the outside, so to store, keep them separated.

Source: Wonderful Ways with California Dried Figs