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Remove the stems from the figs and discard.
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Put the figs, ginger, cinnamon and honey in a food processor and process for about 45 seconds, until the ingredients are finely chopped and begin to stick together.
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Roll the fig mixture with your hands into heaping teaspoon-sized balls and set them on a baking sheet or plate lined with waxed paper.
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Place a small bowl over a saucepan, containing barely simmering water, over low heat Make sure the water is at least 2 inches from the bottom of the bowl.
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Place half the chocolate in the bowl and stir until it is melted.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the remaining chocolate.
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Stir until all the chocolate is melted.
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Remove the bowl containing the chocolate from the pan.
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Roll the fig balls into the melted chocolate 1 or 2 at a time, until they are all covered.
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Place them back on the waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator until set, about 15 minutes.
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Serve at room temperature.
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Calories 200; Total Fat 3.5 g; (Sat Fat 2 g, Mono Fat 0 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 2 g; Carb 45 g; Fiber 5.5 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 8 mg
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Excellent source of: Fiber
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Good source of: Manganese
