What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sauces from Italy served up and desirable sweet food (9)" mean?

The definition is "sweet food". The wordplay uses a reversal. SUGAR (synonym="SUGAR") + PLUM (synonym="desirable") = SUGARPLUM; definition: "sweet food" The answer is SUGARPLUM.

Sauces from Italy served up and desirable sweet food (9)

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