No-Bake Easy Sugar Plums

Easy Sugar Plums

This is an easy no-bake tasty sweet and is great uncoated to have on hand for drop-in guests.  Ready to serve in a flash!

Ingredients:
1 cup almonds coarsely chopped and roasted (about 140 grams)
1 cup dates chopped (about 140 grams)
1 cup dried apricots chopped (about 140 grams)
1½ teaspoon orange zest finely grated, organic
½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
¼ teaspoon allspice ground
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
¼ cup turbinado sugar or more for rolling

Directions:
In a food processor, combine the roasted almonds, dates, apricots, orange zest and spices.Cover and pulse until mixture is transformed into a paste.

Roll mixture into a 1 inch diameter balls (about 1½ tablespoon).

Roll balls in sugar.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or can be frozen (WITHOUT rolling in the sugar) for up to 3 months.

Notes:

How to store sugarplums: Store these Christmas treats (without rolling in sugar) in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 3 months. Use wax or parchment paper to separate layers to prevent sticking. Note: Bring to room temperature before rolling in coarse sugar. 

Roasting the almonds: Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Place 1 cup of almonds on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer, and roast for 9-15 minutes or until fragrant. Coarsely chop and set aside. Allow to cool down to room temperature before combining with the rest of the ingredients.