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              | Chocolate Dipped Dried Plums |  
              | Diet Type: Low Sodium
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              | Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes
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              | Ingredients:
 
 
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                    |  | 1 cup pitted dried plums |  
                    |  | 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsley chopped |  
                    |  | Toppings: Chopped nuts or candied ginger pieces |  
                    |  | Fillings: nuts, candied ginger, prepared almond paste or marzipan |  |  
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              | 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.
 
 
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              | Servings: 12 
 
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              | Author: California Dried Plum Board 
 
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                    | Nutrition Facts 
  Serving Size: 1
 Servings per Recipe: 12
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                          | Amount Per Serving |  
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                          | Calories 175 Calories from Fat 86
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                          | % Daily Value* |  
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                          | Total Fat 10g | 15% |  
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                          | Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |  
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                          | Mono Fat 4g |  |  
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                          | Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |  
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                          | Sodium 2mg | 0% |  
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                          | Total Carbs 21g | 7% |  
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                          | Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |  
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                          | Sugars 8g |  |  
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                          | Protein 4g |  |  
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                          | Iron | 7% |  
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                          | Calcium | 2% |  
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                          | Vitamin B-6 | 5% |  
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                          | Vitamin C | 1% |  
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                          | Vitamin E | 8% |  
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                          | Vitamin A | 3% |  
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                          | Selenium | 2% |  
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                          | Manganese | 20% |  
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                          | Copper | 10% |  
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                          | Zinc | 5% |  
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                          | Potassium | 7% |  
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                          | Phosphorus | 7% |  
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                          | Magnesium | 11% |  
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                          | Pantothenic acid | 2% |  
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                          | Niacin | 8% |  
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                          | Riboflavin | 6% |  
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                          | Thiamin | 7% |  
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                          | Folate | 5% |  
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                          | * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |  |  |  |