Chocolate Dipped Dried Plums

Prep Time  minutes    Cook Time 0 minutes     Serves 12 (2 each)

Ingredients

1 cup (about 6 ounces) pitted dried plums (prunes)
Fillings: nuts, candied ginger, prepared almond paste or marzipan
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Toppings: chopped nuts, candied ginger pieces or candy decors

Directions

Cut slit into side of each dried plum, stuff with small piece or portion of filling, as desired. Pinch to close; shape to form round shape. Set aside.

Place chocolate in small heatproof bowl, set in pot of hot (not boiling) water over low heat; allow to melt, stirring occasionally until smooth. (Chocolate should be fluid and barely warm.) Remove from heat. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil or wax paper. Using fork, dip dried plums, 1 at a time, into chocolate; drain excess. Place on prepared baking sheet; decorate with toppings, as desired. Refrigerate immediately until set.

When chocolate has hardened, transfer to jars or containers for gift-giving. Store, covered, in cool place, away from direct sun or heat.

Tip: Melted white chocolate can be drizzled over chocolate-dipped dried plums before adding toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories

180

Cholesterol

0mg

% of Calories from Fat

50%

Total Fat

10g

Sodium

2mg

Carbohydrates

20g

Protein

3g

Fiber

2g

Potassium

187mg