Visions of Sugarplums
Delight your holiday guests with "Visions of Sugarplums," a festive and naturally sweet treat that brings old-world charm to your dessert table. Packed with wholesome dried fruits like figs, apricots, and dates, and perfectly accented by the crunch of raw almonds and walnuts, these no-bake confections are spiced with cozy notes of cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. A touch of honey and a hint of fresh orange zest elevate their flavor, while a dusting of powdered sugar gives them a magical, snow-kissed finish. With just 20 minutes of simple prep and no baking required, these bite-sized delights are a hassle-free way to add a touch of holiday cheer. Perfect for gifting or serving as a sweet snack, these sugarplums are as appealing as they are nostalgic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried figs
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 1 cup Dried dates (pitted)
- 1 cup Almonds (raw, unsalted)
- 1 cup Walnuts (raw, unsalted)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest (freshly grated)
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the dried figs, dried apricots, and dried dates. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped and sticky, but not fully pureed.
Add the almonds, walnuts, honey, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and orange zest into the food processor. Pulse again until the mixture begins to clump together but retains some texture.
Transfer the mixture to a clean surface or a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should get roughly 24 sugarplums.
Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the powdered sugar until evenly coated.
Arrange the sugarplums on a parchment-lined tray or plate. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the powdered sugar coating.
Store the sugarplums in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.6 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 473.9 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.4 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 384.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 794 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 4299 mg | 91% | |
*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.
