Sugar Plums
Indulge in the festive spirit this holiday season with our delightful homemade Sugar Plums. These sweet treats are a harmonious blend of dried fruits, nuts, and warming spices, making them a perfect addition to your holiday celebrations. With a quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, these no-bake confections are not only easy to make but also provide a healthier alternative to traditional holiday sweets. Each bite is packed with natural sweetness and a chewy texture, making them an excellent choice for gifting or sharing at parties. Their vibrant colors and sugary crunch ensure they will be the star of your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (36 Sugar Plums) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
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 (175°C). Spread nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 6–7 minutes until fragrant.
- Finely chop all dried fruits. In a food processor, combine chopped fruits and nuts; pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
- Add cherry jam and spices; pulse again until the mixture is sticky.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and shape into ovals with your hands. Roll each in coarse sugar until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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