Gingered Fig Confections
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Course : Desserts
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 24
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           Orange juice
   2      tablespoons   Orange-flavored liqueur
   1      teaspoon      Ground ginger
   2      cups          California dried figs
     3/4  cup           Chocolate chips
   1      tablespoon    Milk
 

Preparation:

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 with 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.