Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Sugar Plums! These sweet, nutty treats combine a medley of dried fruits and warming spices, rolled in coarse sugar for a satisfying crunch. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, Sugar Plums make for an excellent addition to your dessert table or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a year-round snack, these no-bake delights are customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup prunes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried apricots or dates, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted, unsalted almonds, chopped
- 1/4 cup toasted, unsalted pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cherry jam
- 3/4 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp cardamom
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 cup coarse sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and toast the nuts on a baking sheet for 6-7 minutes until fragrant. (Optional)
- Finely chop the dried fruits and add them along with the toasted nuts to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add cherry jam, orange zest, and spices to the processor; pulse until the mixture is sticky.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and shape into ovals. Roll each in coarse sugar until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg