fig fudge (morgado de figos do algarve)

Directions

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   Fig Fudge (Morgado de Figos do Algarve) This delicious recipe is from Portugal

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   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

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   Assemble the remaining dry ingredients, except for the sugar, in a mixing bowl

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   Combine the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan

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   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

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   Remove from the heat and beat in the remaining ingredients

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   The mixture will be very stiff

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   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