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!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 24

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add the almonds, pistachios, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and orange zest to the food processor.

Step 3

Pulse again until the mixture is fully combined. It should have a sticky, moldable consistency.

Step 4

Using your hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Step 5

Place the granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll each sugarplum in the sugar to coat evenly.

Step 6

Transfer the sugar-coated sugarplums to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(357.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1500.9

Total Fat 65.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 175.7g
Protein 30.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302.6mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 1531.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.1%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 55.1%