Victorian sugar plums

I recently wrote a great, surprising, fascinating piece on the history of Christmas gifts. As I was writing this episode, it got me thinking, how did sugar plums get affiliated with Christmas? What…

The Victorians hung sweets and dried, sugared fruits from their Christmas trees as treats to be given to out to children and as gifts. They would make pretty coloured boxes or cones of paper to hang them in.

These homemade old-fashioned sugar plums will be dancing in your head this holiday season! Full of warm spices, dried fruits, and toasted nuts, sugar plums are a festive and delicious treat to add to your cookie tray or homemade gifts.

Sugar plums, associated with "Twas the Night before Christmas", and the Nutcracker Suite are a healthy and easy treat to make.

-Twas The Night Before Christmas, Clement Clarke Moore

Sugar plums are a classic, no bake Christmas treat made from dried fruits, nuts, honey, and sugar. This sugar plums recipe is easy to make and a great addition to any holiday goodie tray.

What is a sugar plum and how do you make it? It’s one of the most iconic Christmas desserts and yet most people have never had it. Here’s what you need to know! #SugarPlum #Plums #Sparkly #Christmas #Dessert

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