What is a sugar plum?

A sugar plum isn’t an actual plum. It’s a confection made from chopped dried fruits, nuts, spices, and honey, traditionally rolled into balls and coated in sugar. The name comes from an old term for small, round sweets.

Can you eat sugar plums raw?

Yes! This traditional sugar plums recipe is completely no-bake. All ingredients are safe to eat raw—just mix, shape, and enjoy.

Is sugar plum a Christmas thing?

While sugar plums are strongly associated with Christmas (thanks to “The Nutcracker”), they can be enjoyed any time. Their flavor and texture make them a year-round treat.

What is the flavor of sugar plums?

They taste rich and chewy, with natural sweetness from dried fruit and warm notes of cinnamon and cloves. The sugar coating adds a satisfying crunch.

Traditional Sugar Plums Recipe – 5 Easy Steps to a Classic Treat

Ingredients

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1/2 cup dried figs, chopped

1/2 cup dried dates, chopped

1/2 cup raisins or dried cherries

1/2 cup toasted almonds or walnuts

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves (combined)

1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

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Instructions

1. Combine chopped fruits and nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.

2. Add honey and spices to the mixture and pulse until it holds together.

3. Scoop out about 1 tbsp of mixture and roll into a ball.

4. Roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat.

5. Place on a tray and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can customize with dried apricots, cranberries, or orange zest.

Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in airtight containers.

Re-roll in sugar before serving if needed for sparkle.

Author: EmilyFrost
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 sugar plums
Calories: 90
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 3.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg