Traditional Sugar Plums
Jeanne
From NPR and Chef Peter Greweling
ingredients
- 1/2 cup raisins or currants
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1 1/2 cup taosted whole almonds
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground anise
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- confectioners sugar for rolling, as needed
directions
- 1
Combine the raising, aprictors, date and almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruit and nut mixture with the confectioners sugar and spices. Mix by hand until the sugar coats all of the piece.
- 3
Add honey, and mis until the micture comes together into a stiff mass.
- 4
Pinch off pieces about 1 inch in diameter. Roll into balls and flatten slightly into plum shapes.
- 5
Roll each piece in confectioners sugar.
- 6
Store at room temp for up to a week, of refrigerated for longer storage
Source: Jeanne
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