What is a sugarplum?

Question

We all know what a plum is. We all know what sugar is. But in the Christmas stories, they talk about sugarplums...what exactly is a sugarplum? Plums are out of season in December so I don't understand.

Answer 1

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a small confection, often consisting of fruit such as candied cherry or dried apricot covered in fondant (a simple sugar, water and cream of tartar frosting)

Source(s):

Barron's Food Lover's Companion

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thanks

Answer 2

"any of various small sugary candies"

Source(s):

http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?…

Answer 3

They dance in people's head..