CHOCOLATE DIPPED FIG KISSES
Figs. Not only do they rock your taste buds, jazz up any meal savory or sweet, but they are super amazing for you. Plus, they come in many different varieties which I love so you never get bored. Now use your favorite dark chocolate and make my adorable fig kisses!Fig Facts: They are low in calories; around 70-100, high in soluble dietary fiber, and loaded with minerals and vitamins-depending on the color, this varies. They are also great to make jams with. July through late August is the prime season for Figs, they come in a ton of varieties but below are the top 5 to know of:Brown Turkey Figs: has brownish/copper-colored skin, often with hints of purple, and mostly pink/red flesh with some white flesh.Celeste Figs: about the size of an egg, a purplish-brown when ripe, and a dark, sweet, moist, purple flesh inside.The Calimyrna Fig: Is known for its nut-like flavor and golden skin. This type is commonly eaten as is and is what I usually use for this recipe.The Mission Fig: This fig is a deep purple which darkens to a rich black when dried. Often called “black mission figs”. Would also be GREAT for this recipe.The Kadota Fig: is thick-skinned with a creamy amber color when ripe. Practically seedless, this fig is often canned and dried. Try them all and enjoy all season long!
Ingredients
- 5-6 organic figs cleaned – I like to use Calimyrna Figs or Black Mission Figs for this recipe
- 1/2 of a good quality 3 oz organic chocolate bar 70% or higher – the better, I like Lily’s, chopped
Instructions
- Take about one half (not the whole bar-unless you are making about a dozen) of the chocolate bar and break or chop into small pieces. Place a double boiler pan (or a saucepan filled with 1-2 inches of water with a glass/metal bowl over the top) over low heat. (Or you can microwave). Do not overheat the chocolate. Melt the chocolate just until it is smooth. Let cool slightly for a few minutes.
- Place a clean and completely dry fig in the slightly cooled chocolate. I like to use a spoon to help coat this. Place on parchment paper on a flat plate or jelly-roll pan. Repeat the process. Then put in the fridge for at least 15-30 mins until set and dried.
- Then they are ready. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTE: double this amount if making more than 5-6 figs
+ show Comments
- Hide Comments
add a comment