My husband's family is getting together for a holiday party tomorrow. As I was writing my grocery shopping list I was trying to think of something different to bring to the party....and I thought it might be fun to try and make sugar plums. I've not done them before, but it won't be the first time I've tried making something I've not done before for them; there'll be at least 22 of us, so I figure someone might like them....:) I'd love to know if you've had them before and if you like them.
2007-12-29 00:39:29 · 8 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I have never made them, but my sister in law has and this is very similar to her recipe:
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup pecans
1/3 cup angel flaked coconut
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried apples
2 tablespoons any fruit liqueur
confectioner's sugar
Makes About 32 Sugar Plums
In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, finely chop the apricots, pecans, coconut, raisins, and dried apples. With the motor running, add the desired liqueur and blend the mixture for 5 seconds. Form the mixture into 3/4 inch balls, pressing each candy firmly into shape. Sift confectioner's sugar into a bowl and roll the sugar plums in the sugar to coat them evenly. Store in an airtight container. They can be kept for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or can be frozen for several months.
2007-12-29 00:50:34 · answer #1 · answered by Diane B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'd only read about them IN The Night Before Christmas. I thought they were an oldfashioned recipe and maybe no one even made them any more.
They sound delicious! Good Luck and have fun.
2007-12-29 06:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never tried them but they sound good, I will keep an eye on your question to see if you get a recipe...maybe I will give it a go also..Happy New Year!
2007-12-29 00:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by ridder 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This has sure been a week to learn new things. Thanks to this question, I now know that there really are sugar plums (and how to make them, thanks to Diane).... and that turtle doves are real, too, because suddenly I have them coming to my back yard!
Good luck making them and I'm they'll be a big hit!
2007-12-29 12:59:23 · answer #4 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not had them before, but Hey, cool! I think I will make some to take for a New Year's day party, what a good idea. They sound really good! Thanks!
2007-12-29 07:53:55 · answer #5 · answered by Isadora 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I've never tried or eat any. They sound really good & very Christmas. Good Luck.
2007-12-29 01:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by shameless412 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did not even know exactly what they were until I read the recipe and I cannot wait to try them myself.
2007-12-29 01:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no sorry never heard of them but they saound nice after reading the recipe happy new year too you
2007-12-29 02:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by A strablue 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋