DOUBLE-NUT STUFFED FIGS

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We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us all happy. -Bob Bailey, Columbus, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

36 dried Calimyrna figs
2/3 cup finely chopped pecans
2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
7 tablespoons agave nectar, divided
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Remove stems from figs. Cut an "X" in the top of each fig, about two-thirds of the way down., In a small bowl, combine pecans, walnuts, 3 tablespoons agave nectar, cocoa, cinnamon and cloves; spoon into figs. Arrange in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix pomegranate juice, lemon juice and remaining agave nectar; drizzle over figs. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until heated through, basting occasionally with cooking liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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