Stewed Prunes
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Stewed Prunes
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Want more fiber? Try this easy Stewed Prunes recipe! Dried prunes are cooked until plump with a thick, naturally sweet syrup. Tasty with breakfast or as a constipation remedy!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried prunes (remove pits if there are any)
- 3 cups cold water
Add-in ideas:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 Lemon slice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Add the prunes and water (ensure the prunes are covered, use more water if necessary) to a small pot and bring to the boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover with the lid and simmer for 30 minutes or until the liquid is thickening and the prunes are soft. If the liquid evaporates, add a little more water.
- If using cinnamon or cloves, add them while simmering. Vanilla should be stirred into after simmering.
- Serve warm, or allow to cool and store (with their juices from the pot) in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Although pitted means the pits have been removed, sometimes they remain, so check before adding your prunes to the pot.
- Although pitted means the pits have been removed, sometimes they remain, so check before adding your prunes to the pot.
- Some prunes are soft in the package or jar, while others can be tougher. If necessary, stew your prunes a little longer so they’re nice and soft.
- Some prunes are soft in the package or jar, while others can be tougher. If necessary, stew your prunes a little longer so they’re nice and soft.
- For the healthiest results, choose sun-dried prunes without sulfites.
- For the healthiest results, choose sun-dried prunes without sulfites.
- For a laxative effect, enjoy ½ -1 cup of stewed prunes.
- For a laxative effect, enjoy ½ -1 cup of stewed prunes.
- If you’re not used to eating prunes, enjoy them in moderation due to their laxative effect.
- If you’re not used to eating prunes, enjoy them in moderation due to their laxative effect.
- The syrup will thicken when it cools.
- The syrup will thicken when it cools.
- To cook prunes in the microwave, add 1 cup of pitted dried prunes and ½ cup of water to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until the prunes are plump. Allow to cool slightly and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
340IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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