{"id":5626,"date":"2026-07-08T11:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T16:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/?p=5626"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T22:33:59","slug":"sugar-plums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/sugar-plums\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make Christmas Sugar Plum&#8217;s Without Fairies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"font-size: 27px;\">Sugar Plums: The Sweet Christmas Treat That Isn&#8217;t a Plum<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Are Sugar Plums? How to make real Victorian sugar plums\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q5Nk0evkBpE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What Exactly Are Sugar Plums?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6468\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flight-Sugar-Plum-Fairy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1664\" height=\"1248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flight-Sugar-Plum-Fairy.jpg 1664w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flight-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flight-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flight-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Flight-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1664px) 100vw, 1664px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Few Christmas treats are as famous yet as misunderstood as the sugar plum. Thanks to the beloved poem <em><a href=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/saint-nick-visit-poem\/\">A Visit from St. Nicholas<\/a>, <\/em>better known as <em>&#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.poetryfoundation.org\/poems\/43171\/a-visit-from-st-nicholas\">Twas the Night Before Christmas<\/a>. <\/em>Many people have heard of &#8220;visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads.&#8221; However, most are surprised to learn that traditional sugar plums contain no plums at all. Historically, a sugar plum was a small confection made by coating a seed, nut, spice, or fruit pit with layer upon layer of hardened sugar. The process created a round candy shell similar to a modern Jordan almond or even an M&amp;M.\ud83c\udf48<\/p>\n<h2>Medieval Origins of the Sugar Plum<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_6456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6456\" style=\"width: 407px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stonewall-Kitchen-Sugar-Plum-ounces\/dp\/B000WGWR9Y?crid=U1OKX0R8V8ZJ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zVxJ9QslePfmoY9rKkrglsCZzsIHbjcaHYD5Ml_s-LH5n9BRF6oCsQyg_JEh8A0ZzL_FVLex7lMyyukLHJiLBuThKjm8M9avVNFFNB6XYPZfUEBhbhKDNP-NSlQJ8fcdeF9_d-LPX-4sL3r4arBOnYXmh3NCuhvL5BOBWMryLqH_wQ3UEaaPKIQEM68YijbBYghR2gdfy9QrSP62ZSwd7_arJuAhX7O2byKdOfrhZ7zsDWIXxA7IbD7GVr6E3Py4HNbJCOhVv3uQfzbaOOfJPgYkMPi02RlpOyptdhb1z1E.R12fEhOcccN9VxnjQ3wEHpzdTh6xh3ih-tF3LbQl7qM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sugar%2Bplum&amp;qid=1783303499&amp;sprefix=sugar%2Bplum%2Caps%2C178&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mystic-investigations-20&amp;linkId=295d9ad925f92aedb5855402a230c3d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6456\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"407\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam-144x144.jpg 144w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sugar-Plum-Jam-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stonewall-Kitchen-Sugar-Plum-ounces\/dp\/B000WGWR9Y?crid=U1OKX0R8V8ZJ&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zVxJ9QslePfmoY9rKkrglsCZzsIHbjcaHYD5Ml_s-LH5n9BRF6oCsQyg_JEh8A0ZzL_FVLex7lMyyukLHJiLBuThKjm8M9avVNFFNB6XYPZfUEBhbhKDNP-NSlQJ8fcdeF9_d-LPX-4sL3r4arBOnYXmh3NCuhvL5BOBWMryLqH_wQ3UEaaPKIQEM68YijbBYghR2gdfy9QrSP62ZSwd7_arJuAhX7O2byKdOfrhZ7zsDWIXxA7IbD7GVr6E3Py4HNbJCOhVv3uQfzbaOOfJPgYkMPi02RlpOyptdhb1z1E.R12fEhOcccN9VxnjQ3wEHpzdTh6xh3ih-tF3LbQl7qM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sugar%2Bplum&amp;qid=1783303499&amp;sprefix=sugar%2Bplum%2Caps%2C178&amp;sr=8-1&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mystic-investigations-20&amp;linkId=295d9ad925f92aedb5855402a230c3d3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Sugar Plum Jam<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">[Amazon Ad]<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>The origins of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sugar_plum\">sugar plums<\/a> stretch back hundreds of years into medieval Europe. Wealthy households often served candies known as comfits or drag\u00e9es after meals. These sweets consisted of spices such as anise, coriander, cinnamon, or caraway seeds slowly coated with sugar in a labor-intensive process. Because sugar was an expensive luxury at the time, these treats were considered symbols of wealth and refinement. They were often believed to aid digestion and freshen the breath after elaborate feasts. Similar sugar-coated candies appeared across Europe under various names, including the French drag\u00e9e, Italian confetti, and the Japanese confection known as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Konpeit%C5%8D\">konpeit\u014d<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How Sugar Plums Became a Christmas Tradition<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6462\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/North-Pole-Fairy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1152\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/North-Pole-Fairy.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/North-Pole-Fairy-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/North-Pole-Fairy-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/North-Pole-Fairy-768x597.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;sugar plum&#8221; first appeared in English writings during the early 1600s. Interestingly, one of its earliest recorded uses referred to sweet words or flattery rather than the candy itself. Over time, the name became associated with the round sugar-coated confections sold by professional candy makers. By the 18th and 19th centuries, sugar plums had become popular holiday treats. Their connection to Christmas was cemented in 1823 when <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Clement_Clarke_Moore\">Clement Clarke Moore<\/a> described children dreaming of sugar plums on Christmas Eve. The candies represented a luxurious and delightful reward that many children of the era could only imagine receiving during the holiday season.<\/p>\n<h2>The Sugar Plum Fairy and The Nutcracker<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5787\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Sugar-Plum-Fairy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Sugar-Plum-Fairy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Christmas-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sugar plums gained even greater fame through the classic Christmas ballet <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Nutcracker\"><em>The Nutcracker<\/em><\/a>. One of the ballet&#8217;s most beloved characters is the Sugar Plum Fairy, ruler of the magical Land of Sweets. Interestingly, the original French name for the character was &#8220;La F\u00e9e Drag\u00e9e,&#8221; which translates more closely to &#8220;The Drag\u00e9e Fairy&#8221; or &#8220;The Comfit Fairy.&#8221; This connection further confirms that traditional sugar plums were sugar-coated candies rather than fruit-based desserts. The enchanting imagery of the Sugar Plum Fairy helped transform these once-common sweets into enduring symbols of Christmas magic.<\/p>\n<h2>The Labor-Intensive Art of Making Sugar Plums<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_6459\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6459\" style=\"width: 463px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Christmas-Baking-Festive-Cookies-Candies\/dp\/1680996460?crid=191ETEEC42APX&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oYi_7YW9lspD6hEja8CalIRFwv_FqfQpJcGh5ShNVZcS8_anm_BLe1KFUgjwR3m8494NRj0xq0ZxttFH0d-s4dYu9fQDdrd5ScjaVg3NdfwV3X1g6HT9ntPV2HW3Y8LWbBCR13JbMJUQ_cAhyQ_AomiTBHgHX4aXQ69b1PjX35O3VKuFUSV0SD1U_OseLTelCLRCQNvSb_1JQxjvzSO3Cera0Ni3V9LYdTcRP3tlBKEVwhoSYK8Udz6Y6_WDztS-JCR3tRdk6F9eUf9JfqBcBK3I_2pBKLVqI47ViziYsb8.RSl4pfBaH85M13PN5fN5VrBTVpkdrPRCVUMSbjY_e3w&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=christmas+candy+cookbook&amp;qid=1783305506&amp;sprefix=christmas+candy+cookbook%2Caps%2C193&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mystic-investigations-20&amp;linkId=adcadfde3512d1c2a6e0dd3890ace760&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6459\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Christmas-Cookbook.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Christmas-Cookbook.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Christmas-Cookbook-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Christmas-Cookbook-798x1024.jpg 798w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Christmas-Cookbook-768x985.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6459\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Christmas-Baking-Festive-Cookies-Candies\/dp\/1680996460?crid=191ETEEC42APX&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oYi_7YW9lspD6hEja8CalIRFwv_FqfQpJcGh5ShNVZcS8_anm_BLe1KFUgjwR3m8494NRj0xq0ZxttFH0d-s4dYu9fQDdrd5ScjaVg3NdfwV3X1g6HT9ntPV2HW3Y8LWbBCR13JbMJUQ_cAhyQ_AomiTBHgHX4aXQ69b1PjX35O3VKuFUSV0SD1U_OseLTelCLRCQNvSb_1JQxjvzSO3Cera0Ni3V9LYdTcRP3tlBKEVwhoSYK8Udz6Y6_WDztS-JCR3tRdk6F9eUf9JfqBcBK3I_2pBKLVqI47ViziYsb8.RSl4pfBaH85M13PN5fN5VrBTVpkdrPRCVUMSbjY_e3w&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=christmas+candy+cookbook&amp;qid=1783305506&amp;sprefix=christmas+candy+cookbook%2Caps%2C193&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mystic-investigations-20&amp;linkId=adcadfde3512d1c2a6e0dd3890ace760&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Christmas Baking Cookbook<\/a> <span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">[Amazon Ad]<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>Creating authentic Victorian-era sugar plums was a lengthy process that could take days or even months. Confectioners repeatedly tumbled nuts, seeds, or preserved fruits in rotating pans while gradually adding layers of sugar syrup and gum arabic. Each layer had to dry completely before the next could be applied. The result was a hard candy shell surrounding a flavorful center. Because the process required specialized equipment and considerable patience, sugar plums were typically made by professional confectioners rather than home cooks. Their complexity made them prized holiday treats and luxury gifts.<\/p>\n<h2>The Sugar Plums Of North Pole City<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_6454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6454\" style=\"width: 466px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Funko-Pop-Collectible-Toy-Figure\/dp\/B0G369C3CB?crid=CRXFVD2000PL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UFFxNLSCaxcrx9Th1ujOXMODNpIPzQN48JpZH2g1UzV-Y8yDBnr56MTokCyAY_LlGDPLJy-eKOxv8Wvwtyshah8W8L4pIUbIr2lXiBbz2OnJsHrM9Ark4GgxfOzUbeWaN9_FoSezVklXzhTlaSCD8QT1U9l3dAdZ9FnWg0f6dlZ8h0mU9wcMNowj8pKFWejRo2M68Tss-LKtA2LOlU5AICyclwYOFqbfcGvQZ-FK95g.Aw_nbLGojdnaZvuqVSnLH1va9oRvKScArEdqm26vnvM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sugar+plum+fairy&amp;qid=1783304979&amp;sprefix=sugar+plum+fairy%2Caps%2C174&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mystic-investigations-20&amp;linkId=73b2f7719e2f6c2960b671100bad0773&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6454\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Funko-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Barbie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"466\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Funko-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Barbie.jpg 811w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Funko-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Barbie-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Funko-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Barbie-781x1024.jpg 781w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Funko-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-Barbie-768x1008.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Funko-Pop-Collectible-Toy-Figure\/dp\/B0G369C3CB?crid=CRXFVD2000PL&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UFFxNLSCaxcrx9Th1ujOXMODNpIPzQN48JpZH2g1UzV-Y8yDBnr56MTokCyAY_LlGDPLJy-eKOxv8Wvwtyshah8W8L4pIUbIr2lXiBbz2OnJsHrM9Ark4GgxfOzUbeWaN9_FoSezVklXzhTlaSCD8QT1U9l3dAdZ9FnWg0f6dlZ8h0mU9wcMNowj8pKFWejRo2M68Tss-LKtA2LOlU5AICyclwYOFqbfcGvQZ-FK95g.Aw_nbLGojdnaZvuqVSnLH1va9oRvKScArEdqm26vnvM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=sugar+plum+fairy&amp;qid=1783304979&amp;sprefix=sugar+plum+fairy%2Caps%2C174&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=mystic-investigations-20&amp;linkId=73b2f7719e2f6c2960b671100bad0773&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Sugar Plum Fairy Barbie<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">[Amazon Ad]<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>Within <a href=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/santa-claus\/\">Santa Claus&#8217;s<\/a> Winter Wonderland, Sugar Plums compose a variety of sugary treats. They are created by <a href=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/sugar-plum-fairies\/\">Sugar Plum Fairies<\/a> and Elf Confection Artisans working together in holy harmony. The fairies channel <a href=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/christmas-spirit\/\">The Spirit Of Christmas<\/a> and manifest it as <a href=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/paranormal\/metaphysical-matter\/\">Metaphysical Matter<\/a>. In essence, they&#8217;re harvesting enchanted energy and compressing it into raw edible material to make the magical plums of sugar. The <a href=\"https:\/\/northpole.city\/santas-elves\/\">Elves<\/a> then mold and bake it into an armada of scrumptious supernatural sweets. The final touch involves the Sugar Plum Fairies sprinkling their <a href=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/paranormal\/fairy-dust\/\">Fairy Dust<\/a> upon the tasty treats.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s like eating some of the very Spirit Of Christmas itself! Each one elicits a merry feeling and even magic memories. This is due to Metaphysical Matter having programmable, spellbinding properties. This includes allowing you to eat as much as you like without getting sick or gaining weight. Although this is true of any food consumed at <a href=\"https:\/\/northpole.city\">North Pole City<\/a>, Sugar Plums still have this power everywhere on Earth! After eating them, most have delightful dreams of dancing Sugar Plum Fairies.\ud83e\uddda<\/p>\n<h2>Modern Sugar Plums and Christmas Nostalgia<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6461\" src=\"http:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tiny-Sugar-Plum-Fairy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tiny-Sugar-Plum-Fairy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tiny-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mysticinvestigations.com\/christmas-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tiny-Sugar-Plum-Fairy-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, many recipes labeled as sugar plums are actually mixtures of dried fruits, nuts, and spices rolled into bite-sized balls. While delicious, these modern versions differ greatly from the historic candies that inspired Christmas traditions. Traditional sugar plums still survive in spirit through Jordan almonds, candy-coated nuts, and other drag\u00e9e-style confections. Whether enjoyed as a classic candy or remembered through holiday stories, sugar plums remain a charming reminder of Christmases past. Their rich history links medieval banquets, Victorian candy shops, Christmas poetry, and festive ballet performances into one sweet and enduring holiday tradition.\ud83c\udf6c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sugar Plums: The Sweet Christmas Treat That Isn&#8217;t a Plum What Exactly Are Sugar Plums? Few Christmas treats are as famous yet as misunderstood as the sugar plum. 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