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sugar plums recipe
- Total Time: 56 minutes
- Yield: About 25 sugar plums 1x
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Description
This recipe creates delightful, wholesome no-bake sugar plums using a base of dates and figs, enriched with pistachios, aromatic spices, and rosewater. Perfect for a healthier snack or holiday treat, these easy-to-make bites come together quickly with pantry staples.
Ingredients
- 200 g pitted Medjool dates, chopped
- 100 g dried mission figs, chopped
- 50 g raw unsalted pistachios, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon alcohol-free rosewater
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or light maple syrup)
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 25 g fine semolina flour
- (Optional) roughly crushed pistachios, for garnish
- (Optional) dried edible rose petals, for garnish
Instructions
- Process the Fruit Base: In a food processor, combine the chopped dates, chopped figs, finely ground pistachios, orange zest, ground cardamom, and alcohol-free rosewater. Pulse until a sticky, coarse dough forms. Add the agave nectar and process until the mixture comes together into a cohesive, pliable mass. (If too dry, add 0.5 teaspoon more agave nectar at a time).
- Form the Plums: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Roll it between your palms to form a small, uniform ball (approximately 1 inch or 2.5 cm in diameter). Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the formed plums on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, whisk together the powdered sugar and fine semolina flour until well combined.
- Coat & Chill: Roll each formed sugar plum in the sugar-semolina mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated on all sides. Gently tap off any excess coating. Return the coated plums to the parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and meld flavors.
- Garnish for Serving: Arrange the chilled sugar plums attractively. Scatter roughly crushed pistachios and dried edible rose petals generously over and around the plums to add color, texture, and aroma.
Notes
If dried figs are too firm, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before chopping. For best flavor, use high-quality Medjool dates and freshly grated orange zest. A small cookie scoop can help form uniform balls quickly. Store leftover sugar plums in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 26 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plum
- Calories: 95 calories
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: sugar plums, no-bake, healthy snack, holiday treat, gluten-free, vegan, dates, figs, pistachios, rosewater
