Gingered fig confections

 
                          GINGERED FIG CONFECTIONS
 
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 Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Candies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/2   c            Orange juice
    2       tb           Orange-flavored liqueur
    1       t            Ground ginger
    2       c            California dried figs
      3/4   c            Chocolate chips
    1       tb           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 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.
  
 
 
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