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                        Sugarplums (Vegetarian)

Recipe By     : VEGETARIAN HEARTH by Darra Goldstein
Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :
Categories    : Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2      dozen         medjool dates
                       OR deglet noor dates
  4      teaspoons     unsalted butter -- softened
  6      tablespoons   confectioners' sugar
    1/4  cup           ground blanched almonds -- plus
 24                    blanched almonds; whole
    1/2  teaspoon      orange flower water
  2      teaspoons     granulated sugar

With a sharp knife slit the dates and remove the pits.

In a small bowl cream the butter with confectioners' sugar. Stir in ground
almonds and the orange flower water, mixing well.

Use a demitasse spoon to place some almond filling in each date. Place a
whole almond on the filling and gently press the sides of date together.
Some filling will be visible.

Roll the dates in the granulated sugar. They will keep for a few days,
stored airtight between layers of wax paper.

Makes 2 dozen sugarplums.


Notes: These sweet morsels are a modern version of medieval comfits
-fruits, seeds, or nuts preserved in sugar. The orange flower water lends a
faintly exotic taste, making them quite addictive. Use the best dates you
can find to keep these confections moist. *Recipes from THE VEGETARIAN
HEARTH by Darra Goldstein. Harper Collins, 1996). ISBN: 0-06-018760-3

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