Sugar Plums Gift Giving
Delight your loved ones this holiday season with these festive and flavorful Sugar Plums, perfect for gift giving! This no-bake recipe combines the natural sweetness of dried plums, apricots, and figs with the nuttiness of almonds and walnuts, all perfectly spiced with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Glistening with a light sugar coating, these bite-sized treats are as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and easily customizable for packaging in decorative tins or boxes, these sugar plums make a thoughtful, homemade holiday gift. Plus, they store wonderfully, making them a gift that keeps on giving! Whether as a party favor or a festive treat, these timeless confections are sure to spread cheer and nostalgia with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried plums (prunes)
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 1 cup Almonds
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the dried plums, dried apricots, and dried figs. Pulse until the fruits are finely chopped and begin to stick together, but do not over-process into a paste.
Add the almonds and walnuts to the food processor and pulse until the nuts are coarsely chopped and incorporated into the fruit mixture.
Transfer the fruit and nut mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add the honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until well combined.
Using damp hands, roll the mixture into small 1-inch balls. Place each ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each sugar plum in the sugar to coat the outside evenly.
Once coated, place the sugar plums in an airtight container or decorative gift box, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Store the sugar plums in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or at room temperature for several days. They are best enjoyed at room temperature.
Wrap or pack in festive boxes or tins for gift giving, and include a handwritten note or label to make it extra special!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.0 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 429.6 g | 156% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.1 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 306.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 720 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3398 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
