Sugar Plums

By á-708

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 ml) whole almonds
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
• 2 Tbs (30 ml) grated orange zest
• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped prunes
• 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup (250 ml) finely chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup (250 ml) powdered (confectioner's) sugar

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 10 minutes. Cool and chop finely. Combine the honey and spices in a mixing bowl. Add the chopped almonds, prunes, apricots, and dates, mixing well to combine. Roll the mixture into balls the size of small walnuts, wetting your hands as necessary because the mixture is very sticky. Roll the balls in powdered sugar and place in an airtight container with wax paper separating layers. Refrigerate for up to one month. Makes about 6 dozen.