Festive Sugar Plums
A delightful, fruity addition to the festive table
Equipment
- 1 food mixer
Ingredients
- 600 g dried fruit - I used a mixture of figs, dates, raisins
- 25 g Crystalized Ginger
- 200 g Nuts - I used a combination of almonds, pistachios and pine nuts
- 1 Orange - large, zest and juice
- 1 tbsp Brandy - or rum, optional
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Cardamom - powdered
- ¼ tsp Ginger - powdered
- ¼ tsp Caraway Seeds
- ⅛ tsp Cloves - powdered
Instructions
- Mix the dried fruit together in a bowl, along with the orange zest, orange juice and brandy (if using). Leave to absorb the liquid whilst you toast the nuts
- Coat the nuts in the spices and toast for about 5 minutes.
- Leave the nuts to cool for a couple of minutes.
- Place all the ingredients (except the sugar) in a large food processor and blend until you have a thick paste that you can mold between your hands.
- Roll the mixture into plum size balls and roll in the sugar.
- Place in the fridge overnight to setup and roll in the sugar once more.
- Place in an airtight container for a couple of days to let the flavors mature.
- Ready to serve any time after this now.
Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Festive Sugar Plums
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
307
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
25
g
8
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
22
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
65
mg
7
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.