Fig Fudge (Morgado de Figos do Algarve-Portugal)

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Fig Fudge (Morgado de Figos do

Algarve-Portugal)

 

1/2 pound dried figs

1/2 pound ground

almonds

2 ounces cocoa powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

grated rind of 1

lemon

1/2 pound granulated sugar

4 ounces water

 

Mince the figs finely or put them through a food

processor. Assemble the remaining dry ingredients, except for the sugar, in a

mixing bowl.

Combine the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a

boil, stirring only until the sugar is dissolved, then boil without stirring for

a minute or two, just until it has thickened and is slightly reduced.

Remove

from the heat and beat in the remaining ingredients. The mixture will be very

stiff. Return to the heat and cook gently until it is slightly shiny and comes

away from the sides and bottom of the pan in a mass. This only takes a few

minutes.

Pat into an 8-inch pan or shallow dish. Allow it to cool, then cut

into small squares and sprinkle with granulated

sugar.