Sugarplums

Recipe Ingredients

4 oz	113g	Dried figs - 1/6 c per oz
2 oz	56g	Almonds - slivered; 1/6 c/oz, toasted
2 tablespoons	30ml	Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cinnamon - ground
1/4 cup	82g / 2.9oz	Honey - or corn syrup
1 teaspoon	5ml	Grated orange zest
2 teaspoons	10ml	Amaretto - or orange liqueur
1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Sugar
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Almond extract may be sub'd

Recipe Instructions

Dried fruits taste sweeter than candy and also provide fiber and potassium.

Pulse figs, almonds, cocoa, and cinnamon in food processor just until almonds and figs are the size of peppercorns. Add honey, orange zest, and Amaretto and pulse 3-4 times, just until mixed in. Form mixture into 1" balls and roll in sugar.

Store in airtight container in cool, dry place for up to 1 week.

Presented by Anne Steirer at a "Healthy Holiday Gifts" seminar on Oct. 24, 1995.

Source:
Nancy Bryan

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