Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Chocolate-Dipped Dried Figs with Anise Seeds Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 30, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Justin Walker Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 16 Chewy dried figs are complemented by a bottom layer of tempered chocolate and a topping of candied ginger and toasted anise seeds, the result is a giftable delight to box up for friends and family this holiday season. Ingredients 16 dried figs, such as Calimyrna 16 roughly ¾-inch-long pieces candied ginger (about 2 ounces total) ½ cup dark melting wafers (about 2.5 ounces), such as Ghirardelli or Merckens, melted; or Tempered Chocolate 2 teaspoons anise seeds, toasted and cooled Directions Create a small slit in the side of each fig; insert a piece of ginger. Dip bottoms in chocolate to come about a third of the way up sides. Sprinkle with a small amount of anise seeds. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and let stand until set, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 month. Rate it Print