Uncle Bill's Sugar Plums

William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin's Note:

These are a very tasty treat and very easy to make.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 45 sugar p ...

• ¼ lb dried and pitted dates
• ¼ lb dried fig
• ¼ lb golden seedless raisins
• ¼ lb black currants
• ¼ lb slivered almond
• ¼ lb chopped pecans
• ½ cup crystallized ginger
• 1 ½ tablespoons brandy
• ½ cup icing sugar

Directions:

1. In a food processor, whirl dates, figs, raisins, and currants until coarsely chopped.
2. Turn into a large mixing bowl.
3. In a food processor, whirl almonds, pecans and ginger, using an on-and-off motion, until coarsely chopped.
4. Add to chopped fruit along with Brandy and mix well to blend.
5. Place icing sugar in a shallow dish.
6. Form fruit mixture into tight 1 inch balls and roll in icing sugar.
7. Place sugar plums in a covered container using wax paper to separate each layer and keep refrigerated.
8. They will keep for several weeks when refrigerated.
9. Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before using.