Sugar plums, wholesome and humble, are easy to prepare at home – combining nuts with aromatic spices and dried fruits. Perhaps this Christmas Eve, you can find a little room on your cookie plate for these nourishing treats from a time gone by.
Place walnuts, dates, plums, apricots, orange zest, cinnamon, coriander, and spices together in a food processor with a pinch of salt. Pulse until they’re uniformly chopped and well-combined.
Turn out the fruit mixture onto your counter, and form them into small balls. Roll in sugar or coconut, and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.