Name: Sugar Plums
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European-inspired
Ingredients: ½ cup prunes, finely chopped; ¼ cup dried apricots or dates, finely chopped; ¼ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped; ½ cup toasted, unsalted almonds, chopped; ¼ cup toasted, unsalted pecans, chopped; 2 tablespoons cherry or apricot jam; ¾ teaspoon orange zest; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom; Pinch of salt; ½ cup coarse sugar for coating

Sugar Plums

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Sugar plums are sweet confections combining dried fruits like prunes (dried plums), dates, and cranberries with nuts such as almonds and pecans. Flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re shaped into bite-sized balls and rolled in sugar, offering a delightful blend of textures and festive flavors.

Author: ksuur
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Approximately 20 sugar plums 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: European-inspired
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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½ cup prunes, finely chopped
¼ cup dried apricots or dates, finely chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
½ cup toasted, unsalted almonds, chopped
¼ cup toasted, unsalted pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons cherry or apricot jam
¾ teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
Pinch of salt
½ cup coarse sugar for coating

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Instructions

Prepare the Mixture:
- In a food processor, combine the prunes, apricots or dates, and cranberries. Pulse until the fruits are finely chopped and start to come together.
- Add the chopped almonds and pecans to the processor and pulse a few more times until the mixture is well combined but not overly processed.
Add Flavorings:
- Transfer the fruit and nut mixture to a large bowl.
- Stir in the jam, orange zest, spices, and a pinch of salt. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated, forming a sticky dough-like consistency.
Shape the Sugar Plums:
- Using your hands, roll small portions of the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Coat with Sugar:
- Place the coarse sugar in a shallow dish.
- Roll each ball in the sugar until fully coated, giving them a festive sparkle.
Set and Serve:
- Arrange the sugar plums on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow them to sit for about an hour to firm up before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different dried fruits and nuts to suit your taste.
For a different coating, consider rolling the sugar plums in finely shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts.
These treats make excellent homemade gifts during the holiday season.

Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/sugar-plums/