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Gluten-Free Sugarplums Recipe

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Lots of moist, fruity flavor and nutty crunch give these sweet/spicy bites a kind of gumdrop richness. They make a delicious addition to cookie trays. Sneak one early—they’ll be gone before you can lick the sugar off your fingers! —CORLEEN HEIDGERKEN, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

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Gluten-Free Sugarplums Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 30 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/3 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup pitted dates
1 package (5 ounces) dried cherries
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup coarse sugar

Directions

Place the walnuts, dates and cherries in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in the honey, orange peel and spices. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in sugar. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Editor's Note: Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company.

Nutritional Facts 1 sugarplum equals 84 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.

Originally published as Gluten-Free Sugarplums in Healthy Cooking December/January 2012, p95

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Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by StellaB57

These were a huge hit everywhere I took them. I made several trays of treats for neighbors and work and everyone ranted and raved at how delicious these were. I'm sure I will make them every year from now on! Contrary to other reviews - using my food processor - I thought these were quick and easy!

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2011 by interpretermom

Time consuming to make but very tasty! They were moist and flavorful with lots of spice.

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by tomlisahig

FABULOUS! I can't wait to get to the store for more dates. These are EXCELLENT!! My kids thought they were getting away with something eating the "dough"! I used almonds instead of walnuts, the texture was fine but walnuts would make them richer. I want to try dried apricots and/or golden raisins in place of or along with the dried cherries.