(NC) Are you looking for the secret ingredient that can make your savoury and sweet dishes a bit healthier? Then you might want to consider adding California prunes to your recipes. Or, more specifically, prune puree.
Their natural sweetness means you can swap out one-third to one-half of the sugar in a recipe. You can replace up to three large eggs in any recipe by using ¼ cup (60 ml) of puree for each egg. And you can reduce the amount of butter or oil a recipe calls for by using an equal amount of prune puree.
You can find prune puree in the baking section of your grocery store. Or make this simple recipe that you can store in the fridge for up to a month.
Find more recipes at californiaprunes.ca/recipes.
Prune Puree
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 cup (250 ml)
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups (330 ml) pitted California prunes (approximately 8)
- 6 tbsp (90 ml) hot water
Directions:
- Mix prunes and water in a blender or food processor. Pulse to combine and then blend to a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate for up to one month.
