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Prunes
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 199 kcal —
- Protein 1.6 g 3%
- Carbohydrate 48 g 17%
- Fat 0.4 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 5.1 g 18%
- Sugars 38 g —
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Questions about Prunes
Are prunes and dried plums the same thing?
Yes. Prunes are dried plums; “dried plum” is also used as a name, especially on food packaging.
How do you soften prunes before cooking with them?
Cover them with warm water and leave for 10–15 minutes, then drain. Keep the soaking liquid for porridge, sauces or a compote.
How do you cook prunes into a quick compote?
Put pitted prunes in a saucepan with a splash of water or orange juice and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, until soft. Serve warm with porridge, yoghurt or rice pudding.
How should you store prunes after opening the packet?
Seal them in an airtight container and keep them in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight. If they become unusually sticky or develop mould, discard them.
What dishes go well with prunes?
Prunes add sweetness to tagines and other slow-cooked savoury dishes, particularly with lamb and warming spices. They also work well chopped into porridge, cakes and fruit compote.
Can you use prunes instead of dates in a recipe?
Usually, yes: use the same weight of pitted prunes for a similar chewy sweetness. Prunes are softer and tangier, so they may make a mixture wetter; reduce other liquid slightly if needed.
Can you use prune purée instead of butter in baking?
Prune purée can replace some of the butter in moist bakes such as brownies and loaf cakes, but it will make them denser and less rich. Start by replacing about half the butter, rather than all of it.
Do prunes need to be pitted before you eat them?
Many are sold ready-pitted, but check before eating or chopping them: some still contain stones. Remove any stone, especially before serving prunes to young children.
Source: NEVO (Netherlands) 190 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
