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Sugar plums

Deliciously sweet and spicy, this recipe for sugar plums will get you into the Christmas spirit.

Time 2.5 Hours
Skill Level Easy
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Ingredients List

 

Serves 4
  • 150 g pitted dates roughly chopped
  • 130 g dried apricots
  • 140 g almonds toasted
  • 36 g pistachios raw
  • 50 g candied ginger
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 30 ml orange juice or lemon juice or brandy
  • demerara sugar for coating

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with cooking paper.
  2. Place the dates, apricots, nuts, ginger and orange zest in a food processor and process until finely minced. Add the juice or brandy and process to blend.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 – inch balls and roll in the sugar to coat evenly.
  4. Place on the prepared baking sheet and leave to air-dry until no longer sticky, 1–2 hours.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze.
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