Stewed Prunes
"These are sooo delicious and very economical during hard times. Great served warm for breakfast or as a light dessert. Don't be scared of prunes...they're just dried plums! They're my favorite dried fruit and very healthy."
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Serves:
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1-2
ingredients
- 1 cup prune
- 1 1⁄2 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
directions
- Place prunes in a saucepan and cover with cold water and lemon juice. Cover and simmer on the lowest heat for 20-30 minutes or until soft and much of the water has been absorbed. Serve. The other option is to combine all ingredients and place in the refrigerator overnight (heating not required) and serve cold.
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Reviews
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I have been eating this recipe for 57 years so I'm reviewing it, in regards to a life-time of enjoyment. I come from a Scandinavian background where this dish was just standard fare in the home; we'd enjoy these daily. What my Gran would do is take the chunky peels from an orange and throw that and a cinnamon stick into the prunes and water. When done, the peels and cinnamon stick would be removed. We had this plain (either hot, warm or cool); on top of pound cake or with a dollap of whipped cream on top. In my life, many times "simple" is always BEST! -
Exactly as my mother served prunes, many years ago, on a regular basis. The lemon is the addition that makes them so special. Fond memories of times gone by. Thanks Suzy! -
This was really quick and easy to make. I used an extra tablespoon of lemon juice, because the 1 tablespoon was hardly there in the initial taste test. -
This was absolutely delicious. I had some dried cherries and blueberries on hand so I threw a hand full in also. This will be a regular treat at my house.
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I think people forget the merits of prunes. They're delicious, high in fiber and vitamins! The lemon hits the spot. I threw in some grated lemon rind too. I have to be careful I don't overindulge - HA!!
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Tweaks
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I gave this recipe 5 stars because it deserves 5 stars! Someone suggested adding a cinnamon stick and I did. I also added some orange peel pieces from my breakfast. I'm going to try it again omitting both of those and I am guessing it will be just as good.
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