Fig Almond Sugarplums
Dried fruits taste sweeter than candy and also provide fiber and potassium.
Yield
16 servingsPrep
15 minCook
0 minReady
15 minLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | ounces |
figs
dried |
|
| 2 | ounces |
almonds
slivered , toasted |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
cocoa powder
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
honey
or corn syrup |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
orange zest
grated |
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
amaretto liqueur
or orange liqueur, or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
sugar
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
figs
dried |
|
| 57.8 | ml/g |
almonds
slivered , toasted |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
cocoa powder
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 59 | ml |
honey
or corn syrup |
|
| 5 | ml |
orange zest
grated |
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
amaretto liqueur
or orange liqueur, or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
sugar
|
|
Directions
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 to 4 times, just until mixed in.
Form mixture into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar.
Store in airtight container in cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
