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Sugar Plums

Sugar Plums: Quick No-Bake Treats for Holiday Cheer

These Sugar Plums are a delightful no-bake treat, packed with chewy dried fruits and crunchy nuts, perfect for holiday snacking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Setting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sugar Plum Mixture
  • 1 cup Prunes substitute with dates for a different flavor
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots or Dates can be swapped based on preference
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries other dried berries may be used for variation
  • 1 cup Toasted Almonds substitute with sunflower or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans can be replaced with different nuts or omitted for a nut-free version
For Binding and Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Jam substitute with other fruit jams such as raspberry
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest lemon zest can be used for a different citrus note
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon adjust spices to taste or omit if preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg adjust spices to taste or omit if preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves adjust spices to taste or omit if preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom adjust spices to taste or omit if preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Salt adjust spices to taste or omit if preferred
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup Coarse Sugar use powdered sugar for a different finish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food processor
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sugar Plums
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the chopped almonds and pecans on a baking sheet and toast them for 6-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Finely chop the prunes, dried apricots (or dates), and cranberries on a cutting board.
  3. In a food processor, combine the chopped nuts and dried fruits. Pulse until finely chopped and starts to stick together, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the cherry jam, orange zest, and spices to the mixture. Pulse until well incorporated, about 15-20 seconds.
  5. Take portions of the mixture and roll them into oval shapes, aiming for about one inch in size.
  6. Using a toothpick, create a small indent on the top of each plum.
  7. Roll each Sugar Plum in coarse sugar until fully coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer freshness, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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