A cozy evening with lights a’twinkle calls for a dessert as magical as a moonbeam. Enter the Sugarplum Glacier Delight, a showstopping ice cream sundae layered with fresh sugar plums and our irresistibly crunchy Sugar Cookie granola, served in a gleaming glass goblet. It’s an all-natural, gluten-free dessert without a hint of artificial anything.
Homemade Sugar Plums 🍇✨
Ingredients (makes ~12 plums):
- ½ cup prunes, finely chopped
- ¼ cup dried apricots, finely chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
- ½ cup toasted unsalted almonds, chopped
- ¼ cup toasted unsalted pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp cherry jam or preserves
- ¾ tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- ⅛ tsp cardamom
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup coarse sugar for coating (for that sparkle!)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and toast the almonds and pecans for 6–7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Chop all dried fruits finely. In a food processor, pulse fruits and nuts until finely chopped but still textured.
- Add the cherry jam, orange zest, spices, and salt. Pulse until the mixture clumps together.
- Scoop ~1 tbsp portions and roll into small ovals. Optional: make a tiny indentation with a toothpick for a classic sugarplum look.
- Roll each sugar plum in coarse sugar until sparkling. Store in the fridge for up to a month or freeze for longer.
Assembling the Glacier Delight 🍧
You’ll need:
- Vanilla or almond milk ice cream (or your favorite natural frozen dessert)
- Uncle Crumbles Sugar Cookie granola
- Homemade sugar plums
- Fresh berries or a drizzle of honey (optional)
Steps:
- In a tall glass goblet, layer a scoop of ice cream.
- Sprinkle a generous handful of Sugar Cookie granola over the ice cream for that signature crunch.
- Add a few homemade sugar plums. Repeat layers until the glass is full.
- Top with a final scoop of ice cream, a scattering of granola, and a sugar plum or two for a festive flourish.
- Optional: drizzle with honey or sprinkle fresh berries for extra color and flavor.
Why It Works 🍨💫
The chewy, naturally sweet sugar plums contrast beautifully with the crisp Sugar Cookie granola, creating a play of textures in every bite. The spiced fruit adds warmth and depth, while the granola’s delicate crunch keeps things playful. This is dessert elevated to splendiferous new heights: simple to assemble, naturally sweetened, and irresistibly festive.
