Did you know a "plum" used to mean any dried fruit? And that sugar plums don't even have sugar in them. I didn't either until I decided to make some. (Wiki it I promise it's true) So really they are made with chopped up dried fruit and nuts, add a little honey for added sweetness. when I first tried one I was like "ehh theyre okay" but after 10 minutes I was like "i need another". They are kinda rich like truffles, you only eat a couple at a time. I didnt think I liked thhem much at first but now I know im going to be making them again, and I probably wont wait til the holidays come around again. I may play with it a little by rolling them in powdered sugar or cocoa powder but I really liked the coconut.
3.3 oz dried dates (about 15)
3.3 oz prunes
1 cup whole roasted almomds
1 T honey
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3T orange juice or water (give or take)
1/2 t cinnamon,
1/4t all spice,
1t orange zest (optional)
Pulse almonds in blender a few times to chop them up. Dice your dried fruit as small as you can (or have patience for) add everything together and mix/puree till everything comes together in a sticky mass. Side note if you have a food procrssor use that it will work the best, my blender started smoking cuz it was working so hard so I scooped mine out and stirred it together more. Then wet your hands and roll into small tablespoon size balls, roll in coconut and place on a cookie sheet. Youll want to wet your hands after ever two or three balls or so. Let them firm up in the fridge for an hour and store in an airtight container.
Makes about 30 balls.
