Description
This easy homemade sugar plums recipe offers a delightful holiday treat made from dried French plums blended with warming spices, toasted pecans, and a hint of orange peel. Rolled in sugar for a sweet finish, these no-bake sweets are perfect for Christmas or anytime you want a nostalgic, naturally flavored snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Nuts
- 10 oz Fruit Bliss French Plums (2 packs of 5 oz each, about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup pecans (toasted, optional)
Spices & Flavorings
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp finely cut dried orange peel
- 3/4 tsp ground clove
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp table salt
Coating
- 1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar or raw sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, add the French plums, toasted pecans (if using), ground cinnamon, dried orange peel, ground clove, pure vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse the mixture until all ingredients are combined but not fully pureed, retaining some texture.
- Shape Plums: Lay a piece of parchment paper on a plate or baking sheet. Spoon approximately 13 one-inch portions of the mixture onto the parchment like cookie dough. Chill the spoonfuls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Coat with Sugar: Pour the granulated or raw sugar into a shallow dish. Using your palms, gently roll each chilled spoonful into a smooth ball, then carefully roll it in the sugar to coat evenly, using your fingertips. Avoid over-rolling to keep them cold and maintain their shape.
- Serve: Serve the sugar plums immediately for best texture and flavor, or keep them chilled until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- This quick and easy homemade sugar plums recipe is a nostalgic Christmas classic featuring dried plums and warming spices complemented by orange peel and a sugared coating.
- Toasted pecans add a lovely crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Use raw sugar for a more rustic texture or granulated sugar for a finer coating.
- Keep the mixture cold to make rolling easier and maintain the plums’ shape.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sugar plum
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
