Uncle Bill's Sugar Plums

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

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 45 sugar plums

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 lb  dried and pitted dates
• 1⁄4 lb dried fig
• 1⁄4 lb  golden seedless raisins
• 1⁄4 lb black currants
• 1⁄4 lb  slivered almonds
• 1⁄4 lb  chopped pecans
• 1⁄2 cup crystallized ginger
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons brandy
• 1⁄2 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.