Sugarplums!
- Number of Servings: 40
Ingredients
1.5 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ground cloves1 tsp ground allspice1 tsp ground coriander2 T orange zest1.5 cups dried apricots, chopped1.5 cups Chopped figs1.5 cups craisins or raisins1.5 cups chopped dates2 cups walnuts1 cup cashew nuts6 T honey
Zest 1-2 oranges.
In a small bowl, combine zest with ground spices - set asaide.
Combine all fruits in the bowl of your food processor.
Process until almost finely chopped.
Remove from food processor into large bowl.
Place nuts, orange zest, asn spices into food processor bowl. Pule until finely chopped - but don't take the cover off right away, as all the spices will rise in a glorious-smalling cloud.
Aftetr the nuts and spices have rested a few minutes, pour them into the bowl with the fruit. Stir with a large sppon until pretty well combined. Then drizzle the honey over, 1 Tablespoon at a time, stirring the whole while (it really helps if you have another set of hands help with this step.)
When everything is thouroughly combined, wash and dry your hands well, then start scooping out small portions and rolling them into balls. Each ball should fit easily in a mini-muffin cup liner (should you choose to use these to serve them.)
If desired, roll each bal in powdered or coarse sugar. If you use powdered sugar, be aware that the balls will "soak up" the sugar and need another light dusting before serving.
These taste great the same day, but even better the next day, when the spices have had time to permeate and the flavors have had a chance to blend a bit.
Enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 40 servings - each serving is 2 sugarplums
In a small bowl, combine zest with ground spices - set asaide.
Combine all fruits in the bowl of your food processor.
Process until almost finely chopped.
Remove from food processor into large bowl.
Place nuts, orange zest, asn spices into food processor bowl. Pule until finely chopped - but don't take the cover off right away, as all the spices will rise in a glorious-smalling cloud.
Aftetr the nuts and spices have rested a few minutes, pour them into the bowl with the fruit. Stir with a large sppon until pretty well combined. Then drizzle the honey over, 1 Tablespoon at a time, stirring the whole while (it really helps if you have another set of hands help with this step.)
When everything is thouroughly combined, wash and dry your hands well, then start scooping out small portions and rolling them into balls. Each ball should fit easily in a mini-muffin cup liner (should you choose to use these to serve them.)
If desired, roll each bal in powdered or coarse sugar. If you use powdered sugar, be aware that the balls will "soak up" the sugar and need another light dusting before serving.
These taste great the same day, but even better the next day, when the spices have had time to permeate and the flavors have had a chance to blend a bit.
Enjoy!
Serving Size: Makes 40 servings - each serving is 2 sugarplums
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 128.9
- Total Fat: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 2.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 1.9 g
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