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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
- Cut the fig in half
- Place an almond in the center
- Cover with cocoa
- 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
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📋Chocolate Covered Figs
Ingredients (Commissions Earned)
- 20 dried figs
- 20 almond
- ½ cup cocoa
Instructions
- Cut the fig in half20 dried figs
- Place an almond in the center20 almond
- Cover with cocoa½ cup cocoa
- Place on a serving dish
- Place in a bag to give as an edible gift
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