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    Chocolate Covered Figs

    Published: Dec 22, 2022 · Modified: May 28, 2024. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    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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    • 📋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

    1. Cut the fig in half
    1. Place an almond in the center
    1. Cover with cocoa
    1. Place on a serving dish

    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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    Chocolate Covered Figs

    📋Chocolate Covered Figs

    5 from 1 vote
    Laura Tobin
    Servings 20 figs
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
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    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-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free, they are a healthier option for a cookie exchange. Plus you are done in no time, and no cooking is required.
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    Ingredients
     

    • 20 dried figs
    • 20 almond
    • ½ cup cocoa

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the fig in half
      20 dried figs
    • Place an almond in the center
      20 almond
    • Cover with cocoa
      ½ cup cocoa
    • Place on a serving dish
    • Place in a bag to give as an edible gift

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.5mg
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