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CHOCOLATE COVERED SUGAR PLUMS

Prep Time:  20 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted sliced almonds, chopped roasted peanuts, toasted flaked coconut or candy decors
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
• 24 pitted dried plums


Preparation
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°F oven 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories  104 
Cholesterol  0mg 
% of Calories from Fat  61% 
Fat  7g 
Sodium  2mg 
Carbohydrates  11g 
Protein  7g 
Fiber  2g 

California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org