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Sugar Plums

Sugar plums are not really a confectionary candy but more like round eatable fruit cake or energy bar that has been rolled in sugar.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup dried plums (or dried prunes)
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots (or cranberries)
  • 1/4 cup dried figs (or dried dates)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp cardamon
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • dash salt
  • 1/2-1 cup coarse sugar (for rolling the balls)

Instructions
 

  • Using a food processor, chop the toasted almonds, plums, apricots, and figs, being careful to use pulse about 15-20 times. Do not let the mixture form a ball.
  • In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cinnamon, cardamon, salt and honey. Add to the fruit and nut mixture, mixing using your hands. (I used plastic gloves)
  • Form small balls with your hands or you can use a small ice cream or cookie scoop. (about 1/4-ounce portions) If making these sugar plums ahead of time, place the small balls on a cookie rack (uncovered) until ready to serve. Just before serving, roll the balls in the coarse sugar and serve immediately.
  • The Sugar plums may be stored on a cooling/cookie rack or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for up to a week. After a week, store in an airtight container for up to a month.