Description
This easy homemade sugar plums recipe is a delightful Christmas classic featuring dried plums combined with warming spices, nuts, and a hint of orange peel. These naturally sweet and chewy treats are coated with sugar and perfect for holiday gifting or snacking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 10 oz Fruit Bliss French Plums (2 packs of 5 oz each, about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted (optional)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp finely cut dried orange peel
- 3/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar or raw sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the dried plums, toasted pecans (if using), cinnamon, dried orange peel, ground clove, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse several times until the mixture is combined but still has some texture, avoiding over-pureeing.
- Form the Balls: Lay a piece of parchment paper over a plate or baking sheet. Using a spoon, drop 13 spoonfuls (about 1 inch each) of the plum mixture onto the parchment paper. Place the plate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill and firm up the mixture.
- Roll and Coat: Pour the sugar into a shallow dish. Remove the chilled plum mixture from the fridge. Using your palms, gently roll each spoonful into a neat ball. Then, roll each ball in the sugar using your fingertips to evenly coat. Work quickly to keep the balls cold and maintain their shape. Arrange the coated sugar plums on a serving plate.
- Serve: These sugar plums are best served immediately or kept chilled until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Quick and easy homemade sugar plums recipe, perfect for Christmas.
- The combination of dried plums, warming spices, and citrus makes this a festive, tasty treat.
- Toasted pecans add texture but are optional.
- Be careful not to over-process the plums to keep a pleasant texture.
- Keep sugar plums chilled to maintain shape and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sugar plum
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
