Stewed Prunes with Citrus & Cinnamon
Gently poached prunes are infused with citrus and spices to produce a plump and fragrant stewed fruit that is sure to please.Top them with chopped almonds for an extra boost of fiber.
Ingredients
- 1 lb prunes pitted
- 1/2 orange cut from top to bottom
- 1/2 lemon cut from top to bottom
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Slice the orange and lemon very thinly, giving multiple half-moon pieces and remove the seeds, if any.
- place all the ingredients in a heavy saucepot and just cover with water.
- Bring to a very gentle boil and cook for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve warm or refrigerate overnight. Keeps 1 week.
Notes
- (adapted from Molly Wizenberg)
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.