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Candy Sugarplums

Sugarplums are candies made from dried fruits, honey, and spices,
rolled into balls, then rolled in sugar. A plum is an old
fashioned word for dried fruit - as in the traditional Christmas
dessert plum pudding.

1/4 c honey
2 tsp grated orange peel
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 sp nutmeg

2 c finely chopped toasted almonds
1 c finely chopped dried apricots
1 c finely chopped dates

Mix well honey, orange peel, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
Stir in almonds, apricots and dates.

Roll into tablespoon size balls; roll in sugar or powdered sugar
to coat. Store in air tight container.