Sugarplums
Delight in the enchanting flavors of homemade sugarplums, a no-bake treat brimming with wholesome, festive ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines dried apricots, figs or prunes, almonds, pistachios, and a hint of honey into a perfectly chewy, naturally sweet bite-sized delight. Aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom, paired with bright orange zest, add warmth and complexity, while a final roll in granulated sugar gives each morsel a glistening, holiday-ready finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, these energy-packed treats are perfect as a holiday dessert, edible gift, or snack for any occasion. Keep them chilled for up to two weeks and serve as a charming addition to your seasonal celebrations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried figs or prunes
- 0.5 cup Almonds
- 0.5 cup Pistachios
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Place the dried apricots and dried figs or prunes in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and begins to clump together.
Add the almonds, pistachios, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and orange zest to the food processor.
Pulse again until the mixture is fully combined. It should have a sticky, moldable consistency.
Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
Place the granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each sugarplum in the sugar to coat evenly.
Transfer the sugar-coated sugarplums to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.4 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*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.
