Description
This easy homemade sugar plums recipe is a delightful holiday treat featuring dried French plums blended with warming spices, toasted pecans, and a hint of orange peel. Rolled in sugar for a sweet finish, these classic Christmas confections are quick to prepare and perfect for festive gatherings or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Nuts
- 10 oz Fruit Bliss French Plums (2 5oz packs) – about 2 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted (optional)
Spices and Flavorings
- 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
Coating
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar or raw sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the dried French plums, toasted pecans (if using), ground cinnamon, dried orange peel, ground clove, vanilla extract, and table salt. Pulse the mixture until all ingredients are well combined but not completely pureed, leaving some texture.
- Chill the Mixture: Spread a sheet of parchment paper over a plate or baking sheet. Using a 1-inch spoon or scoop, drop 13 spoonfuls of the plum mixture onto the parchment, similar to making cookies. Place them in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll in Sugar: Pour the granulated or raw sugar into a shallow dish. Using your palms, gently roll each chilled plum portion into a smooth ball, then coat it by rolling it in the sugar using your fingertips. Repeat until all balls are coated, handling them quickly to keep them cold and maintain their shape.
- Serve Immediately: Once coated, serve the sugar plums right away for the best texture and flavor. Optionally, dust with a little extra cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is quick and easy, perfect for last-minute holiday treats.
- You can toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor, or omit them for a nut-free version.
- Adjust the amount of sugar coating based on your sweetness preference.
- Keep the plum balls chilled to help them hold their shape during rolling.
- These sugar plums can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sugar plum
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
