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What Are Sugar Plums? A Deep Dive into Their History and Making

Around the festive season, terms like "sugar plums" often float through the air, igniting curiosity and nostalgia. Phrases such as "visions of sugar plums dancing in children's heads" and the "Sugar Plum Fairy" from The Nutcracker conjure images of delightful confections. But what exactly is a sugar plum? Surprisingly, they have little to do with actual plums. To uncover their mystery, one culinary enthusiast spent an entire weekend attempting a Victorian recipe for cherry sugar plums, revealing a journey through history and the intricate process of candy-making.