Chocolate Covered Plums

Serves 12

12 dried plums (pitted)

¼ cup rum

6 ounces dark chocolate (coarsely chopped)

1. In a bowl, combine dried plums and rum. Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
2. Melt chocolate in a double boiler (or microwave). Remove from heat.  
3. Dip each marinated plum in melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on a sheet pan covered with wax or parchment paper. Allow chocolate to cool and harden.