added this 17 years ago
Sugarplums
What you need:
1 cup raw almonds
3/4 cup raw pecans
3/4 cup sultanas
3/4 cup dried apricots
3/4 dried dates
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
(optional) wheat germ, grated or shredded coconut, or finely chopped nuts
What you do:
Pulse all ingredients except juice in a food processor until you have a coarse meal.
Add the orange juice and pulse until mixture sticks together.
Roll about 1 teaspoon of the mixture into a ball and roll in one of the optional ingredients. Repeat with all of the mixture. Place in the fridge for a while before serving to allow them to firm up.
Serving Suggestion: excellent served at the end of a meal as an alternative to the "after-dinner mint", or with tea at an afternoon tea.
Preparation Time:
10-15 minutes
Cooking Time:
Servings:
4-6
Recipe Category:
SO HOW'D IT GO?
YUM....i didnt do much measuring....just a handful of each, added some flaxseeds and a bit of applesauce to moisten instead of the OJ. I'll be lucky if those things make it till tomorrow i could eat the whole thing right now!
Oh my gosh - these are to die for!! :o Just made them as a treat for my husband but I'm not sure if there will be any left by the time he gets home! I didn't have any pecans so used walnuts, and also added some grated orange peel. Rolled them in shredded coconut. A wonderful "guilt-free" treat.