Courtesy of Natural Frontier Market
http://www.naturalfrontiermarket.net

Chocolate Covered Sugar Plums

Diet Type: Low Sodium

Cooking Time: Under 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  3/4 cup chopped toasted sliced almonds, chopped roasted peanuts or toasted flaked coconut
  1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels
  12 pitted dried plums
 
Directions:

Line baking sheet with aluminum foil or wax paper; set aside. Place almonds on large plate; set aside. Melt chocolate in small heatproof bowl, set over simmering water, stirring occasionally. (Chocolate should be fluid and barely warm.) Using fork, dip each dried plum into chocolate; drain excess. Roll in toppings, as desired. Place on prepared baking sheet; refrigerate 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: to toast almonds, arrange in even layer on baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned.

Servings: 12

Author: California Dried Plum Board

 
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving 
Calories 108
Calories from Fat 58
 % Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g10%
  Saturated Fat 2g8%
  Mono Fat 4g 
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1mg0%
Total Carbs 12g4%
  Dietary Fiber 2g8%
  Sugars 4g 
Protein 2g 
Iron5%
Calcium3%
Vitamin C0%
Vitamin E12%
Vitamin A2%
Selenium2%
Manganese15%
Copper10%
Zinc3%
Folate1%
Pantothenic acid1%
Niacin2%
Riboflavin6%
Potassium4%
Phosphorus6%
Magnesium9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.