Sugar Plums
These Sugar Plums are a classic no-bake holiday treat made with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, rolled in sugar for a festive finish. Naturally sweet and easy to make, this traditional sugar plum recipe is perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding a nostalgic touch to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 sugar plums
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Traditional / Holiday
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried plums (prunes)
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Add dried plums, apricots, and dates to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and sticky.
- Add nuts, orange zest, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Pulse until well combined and the mixture holds together.
- Scoop small portions and roll into bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Roll each ball in granulated sugar until evenly coated.
- Place on a tray and let set at room temperature for about 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve or store once set.
Notes
Lightly oil hands to prevent sticking when rolling.Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.Roll in powdered sugar or coconut for a different finish.
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