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Byzantine Sugar Plums

from Mimi Sheraton's book, Visions of Sugar Plums

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs dates, figs, raisins or candied plums
  • 1/2 lb almonds
  • 1/2 lb pistachios
  • 1/2 lb crystallized ginger
  • zest from 2 oranges
  • 3 tbs brandy or lemon juice
  • confectioners sugar for coating

Instructions

  • grind all ingredients except brandy and juice in food processor
  • add a tbs of orange juice or brandy at a time until a thick paste is created
  • shape into balls and roll in confectioners sugar
  • wrap in foil
  • have visions of them while you sleep

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