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Sugarplums

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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 2 c
  • vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp
  • salt - 1/4 tsp
  • chopped walnuts
  • raisins - 2 c
  • light corn syrup - 1/2 c
  • cans flaked coconut - 2 1/2
  • pitted prunes, finely chopped 12 oz - 2 c

How to make sugarplums:

Lightly grease 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. In medium bowl, combine prunes, raisins and nuts; mix well. In small, heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Over medium heat, stirring constantly, cook until mixture starts to boil. Boil to 238° on candy thermometer or until a little in cold water forms a soft ball that flattens on removal from water. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Pour into small bowl of electric mixer; add vanilla and salt. Beat at high speed 5 minutes or until mixture is white and creamy. Stir into fruit mixture; mix well. Turn into prepared pan; press evenly with spatula. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into 64 squares. Form each square into an oval; roll in coconut. Store in container with tight fitting lid; place waxed paper between layers. Makes 64.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Fruit, Nuts.

Rating:
Sugarplums
3.7
Average rating: 3.7 of 5, total votes: 9
Cook. Time: PT30M
Total Time: PT30M


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