Name: Ported Stuffed Figs
Ingredients: 2 c California dried figs (about 24 figs); 1/2 c Port (or sherry); 1/4 c Ricotta cheese; Whole natural almonds toasted

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits, Dairy	California	Fruits, Desserts, Appetizers	24	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	California dried figs (about 24 figs)
1/2	c	Port (or sherry)
1/4	c	Ricotta cheese
		Whole natural almonds toasted

INSTRUCTIONS

Cover figs with water in a saucepan.  Bring to boil; cover and simmer for
20 minutes.  Drain; place figs in small bowl along with port.  Cover and
chill overnight.  Drain.  Remove stems; slice figs partially through in an
X pattern.  Fill with small spoonfuls of ricotta cheese.  Top with a whole
almond, pressed halfway into cheese.
Source: Wonderful Ways with California Dried Figs
Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/califfig.zip

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