Place the dried plums and dried pitted dates in a large food processor with a blade attachment. Pulse a few times until the dried fruit is chopped into pieces.

Add the dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and almond meal to the food processor. Pulse a few more times until everything is well combined and chopped into small pieces.

Add the spices and cherry preserves to the food processor. Pulse again until the mixture begins to come together and form a ball (you may need to scrape down the sides between pulses.)

Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, roll the mixture into balls and then roll each ball in the coarse sugar until they are completely coated. Enjoy them right away, or store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.