Fig gems

1 batch

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
20California dried figs
½cupSeeded raisins
1cupPecan meats
½cupConfectioners' sugar
3tablespoonsPeanut butter
½cupStrained honey

Directions

Warm your food grinder. With medium blade, grind figs, raisins and nuts. Stir together with sugar and peanut butter. Add honey to soften enough to make fruit pliable. With your hands, make balls the size of small walnuts, and roll in confectioners' sugar. Place on a pretty plate or tray, surround them with figs stuffed with candied cherries or nut halves, for festive (but fast disappearing) centerpiece.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias