Sugar Plums

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole almonds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tsp grated orange zest
• 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
• 1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F. Arrange almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast in oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool and then finely chop. Meanwhile, combine honey, orange zest, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Mix almonds, apricots, dates and spice mix in a large bowl. Mix well. Roll mixture into 1/2 to 1 inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar.