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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are a very tasty treat and very easy to make. Ingredients:
1/4 lb dried and pitted dates |
1/4 lb dried fig |
1/4 lb golden seedless raisins |
1/4 lb black currants |
1/4 lb slivered almonds |
1/4 lb chopped pecans |
1/2 cup crystallized ginger |
1 1/2 tablespoons brandy |
1/2 cup icing sugar |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, whirl dates, figs, raisins, and currants until coarsely chopped.
2. Turn into a large mixing bowl.
3. In a food processor, whirl almonds, pecans and ginger, using an on-and-off motion, until coarsely chopped.
4. Add to chopped fruit along with Brandy and mix well to blend.
5. Place icing sugar in a shallow dish.
6. Form fruit mixture into tight 1 inch balls and roll in icing sugar.
7. Place sugar plums in a covered container using wax paper to separate each layer and keep refrigerated.
8. They will keep for several weeks when refrigerated.
9. Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before using.
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