Easy Sugar Plums Christmas Recipe
This quick and easy recipe for Christmas sugar plums comes together in no time! Made with dried fruits, nuts, and fragrant spices.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 73kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds coarsely chopped and roasted (about 140 grams)
- 1 cup dates chopped (about 140 grams)
- 1 cup dried apricots chopped (about 140 grams)
- 1½ teaspoon orange zest finely grated, organic
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
- ¼ teaspoon allspice ground
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- ¼ cup turbinado sugar or more for rolling
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the roasted almonds, dates, apricots, orange zest and spices.
- Cover and pulse until mixture is transformed into a paste.
- Roll mixture into a 1 inch diameter balls (about 1½ tablespoon).
- Roll balls in sugar.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or can be frozen (WITHOUT rolling in the sugar) for up to 3 months.
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Notes
How to store sugarplums: Store these Christmas treats (without rolling in sugar) in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months. Use wax or parchment paper to separate layers to prevent sticking. Note: Bring to room temperature before rolling in coarse sugar.
Roasting the almonds: Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Place 1 cup of almonds on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer, and roast for 9-15 minutes or until fragrant. Coarsely chop and set aside. Allow to cool down to room temperature before combining with the rest of the ingredients.
Tips:
- Chopping the dates and dried apricots into smaller pieces will help the food processor blend the ingredients more smoothly. Avoid letting the mixture become one large mass.
- When storing, use wax paper to separate layers to prevent sticking.
- To prevent the sugar plums from sticking to your hands, lightly dampen your palms with a bit of water before rolling them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
