Uncle Bill's 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 almond
• 1/4 lb chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup crystallized ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy
• 1/2 cup icing sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor, whirl dates, figs, raisins, and currants until coarsely chopped.

2. 2

   Turn into a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   In a food processor, whirl almonds, pecans and ginger, using an on-and-off motion, until coarsely chopped.

4. 4

   Add to chopped fruit along with Brandy and mix well to blend.

5. 5

   Place icing sugar in a shallow dish.

6. 6

   Form fruit mixture into tight 1 inch balls and roll in icing sugar.

7. 7

   Place sugar plums in a covered container using wax paper to separate each layer and keep refrigerated.

8. 8

   They will keep for several weeks when refrigerated.

9. 9

   Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before using.