Sugarplums

Name: Sugarplums
Ingredients: 2 cups raw cashews, ground; 1 cup dried cherries, minced*; 1 cup dried plums A.K.A. prunes, minced*; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1 orange, zest only; 1 lemon, zest only; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon each: black pepper, pink pepper & coriander; 2 cups sugar or coconut, for rolling; 1/4 cup cognac (optional)

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups raw cashews, ground
1 cup dried cherries, minced*
1 cup dried plums A.K.A. prunes, minced*
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 orange, zest only
1 lemon, zest only
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each: black pepper, pink pepper & coriander
2 cups sugar or coconut, for rolling
1/4 cup cognac (optional)

Directions

1

Combine the maple syrup, zests and spices in a large bowl (also cognac if using). Fold in the ground cashews and dried fruits. I like to use my hands for this step.
2

Wrap the mixture tightly and refrigerate at least one hour.
3

Roll a tablespoon-sized ball between wet hands, then roll in sugar or coconut to coat and place on a tray or in small baking cup. Repeat until all of the mixture is used. Refrigerate until firm, at least one hour.
4

*(Tip: If you are using a food processor to mince, rough chop the fruits before pulsing for faster and more even results.)