Chocolate Covered Figs

Chocolate covered fig is the easiest recipe ever! Dried figs are stuffed with an almond and covered in cocoa. They are a perfect edible gift to make at Christmas. Dairy, gluten, and sugar-free are healthier options for a cookie exchange. Plus, you are done in no time, and no cooking is required.

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• Ingredients
• Step by step instructions with images
• Substitutions and variation
• Storage
• 📋Chocolate Covered Figs

This recipe is a Sicilian tradition, a region rich in figs and almonds.

Figs are so abundant in the summer that we dry them in the sun to preserve them for the winter,

At Christmas, we like to make them more festive with this simple recipe and give them to family and friends as an edible gift.

For more unusual preserves you can make as edible presents, check out the category: Canned & Jams

Also, check the recipes:

• Homemade liqueurs
• Homemade Crystallized Violets
• Pepper jelly
• Concord grape Jelly
• Balsamic fig glaze
• Pate de Coing (Quince paste)

Ingredients

The only ingredients you need for this recipe are figs, almonds and cocoa

See recipe card for quantities.

Step by step instructions with images

This is all you need to do

Substitutions and variation

You can substitute the almond with walnut, macadamia nut, or hazelnuts.

You can also use other dried fruits like apricots, prunes, or dates.

Storage

Store them in an airtight container; they will last for a few weeks.

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