Sugar Plums
Get ready to experience the joy of the holiday season with these delightful Sugar Plums! These no-bake treats combine the natural sweetness of dried fruits and the crunch of nuts, all enhanced with warming spices for a flavor explosion. Perfect for festive gatherings, as a thoughtful gift, or simply as a sweet snack throughout the day, Sugar Plums are both nutritious and delicious. With just 15 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike. The vibrant colors and sugary coating not only make them a treat for the taste buds but also a visual feast on any holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
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
- Coarse sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast the nuts on a baking sheet for 6–7 minutes until fragrant.
- Finely chop all dried fruits and combine them with the toasted nuts in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add cherry jam and spices (orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, salt) to the mixture and pulse until sticky and well combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and shape it into ovals. Roll each in coarse sugar to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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