Sugar Plums Recipe π¬π
Overview:
Sugar Plums are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season, filled with a mix of dried fruits, nuts, and plum jam, all wrapped up in a buttery dough and coated with colorful sugars. This recipe, adapted from an old issue of “Family Circle” magazine, requires a bit of prep time, including chilling the dough, but the result is well worth it. Let’s dive into the detailed recipe:
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 3/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | baking powder |
| 1/2 cup | sweet unsalted butter |
| 1/2 cup | granulated sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 tsp | vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup | seedless raisins |
| 1/4 cup | dried dates |
| 1/4 cup | pecans |
| 1 cup | plum jam |
| – | sweet unsalted butter, melted (for brushing) |
| – | colored sugars (for coating) |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dough:
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- Cream together the sweet unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well until fully combined.
- Stir in the flour mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
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Chill Dough:
- Flatten the dough into a flat round shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
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Prepare Filling:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the seedless raisins, dried dates, pecans, and plum jam until well combined.
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Assemble Sugar Plums:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Take about 1 rounded teaspoonful of chilled dough and roll it into a ball, ensuring your hands are lightly coated with flour to prevent sticking.
- Press a dent into the dough ball and fill it with a small amount of the fruit and nut mixture.
- Pinch the dough over the filling and reroll to cover it completely.
- Place the filled dough balls on greased baking sheets and chill for another hour.
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Bake:
- Once chilled, bake the sugar plums in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool slightly.
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Coat with Sugars:
- While the sugar plums are still warm, brush them with melted butter.
- Roll the warm sugar plums in colored sugars until thoroughly coated.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Let the sugar plums cool completely on wire racks before serving.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for future snacking enjoyment.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 73.2
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Cholesterol: 15.2mg
- Sodium: 56.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.3g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 0.8g
Tips:
- Ensure the dough is well chilled before assembling the sugar plums to make it easier to work with.
- Experiment with different dried fruits and nuts to customize the filling to your taste preferences.
- These sugar plums make wonderful gifts when packaged in festive containers or bags.
