Tis the Season

27. November 2007 by admin.

When I was a little girl and heard the story of The Night Before Christmas, I always marveled at the line “…while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.” Then, of course, the song title, “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies” from The Nutcracker ballet always intrigued me, too. First of all, what are sugarplums? Are they a sweet treat? Are they only a figment of a writer’s imagination? Have you ever wondered what a sugarplum is? The other day I came across a recipe for Sugarplums. My mystery now has been solved. Of course, I had to test the recipe and found that sugarplums are these sweet, delightful, sugary treats that are so very easy to make and so wonderful to share during the Christmas season. Let your children enjoy helping you make these yummies. Then share the story of The Night Before Christmas or attend The Nutcracker ballet to make a lasting impression in the minds of those little children you love.

SUGARPLUMS

Place 1 cup each of dried date pieces and golden raisins in a food processor. Add 1/2 cup each dried cherries, apricots, white chocolate chips, and walnuts. Pulse several times to chop coarsely. Add 1 Tbsp. orange juice and pulse until mixture holds together. Form into 1/2-inch or 1-inch balls and roll in 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Cover and refrigerate until firm. May be frozen. Makes 36 balls.

Desserts from Encore Desserts set a beautiful dessert table.

Make an everlasting impression in the minds of friends and family with a delectable gift from Encore Desserts.    Tis the Season!

ENJOY!

The Baker

“Life Is Short. Eat Dessert First.”

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