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| Chocolate Dipped Dried Plums |
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| Authored By: California Dried Plum Board |
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| Diet Types: Low Sodium, Vegetarian |
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Ingredients:
- 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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| Serves: 12 |
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| Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes |
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| Instructions: |
| 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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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 12 |
| 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. |
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