Dried prune glut - tempt me!

Gingham_Ribbon

Okay, I bought a huge bag at the wholesalers thinking everyone would love them (because we all like dates) but they're 'wetter and squiggier' than dates and NOT a hit.

But they are full of iron which is much needed here at the moment SO...

What do you put them in?
Any good recipes?
Having them with custard is a no no - I've tried.

Easier the better...I haven't the energy to faff at the moment!

Thanks everyone. I'm sure you all love them...don't you?!

emilyt

Well i have them with my breakfast cereal. No one else in my family will eat them like that. Maybe worth a try.;) Help keep you regular:rotfl:

Telute

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/fallen-chocolate-souffle-with-armagnac-prunes,1195,RC.html

Delia's fallen choclate souffle with prunes in armagnac is gorgeous - although i'll admit its a bit of a faff. Soaked in alcohol they work well with dark chocolate so you could try the combination as a sponge or ice cream. Or you could use them in a boozy bread and butter pudding with or without chocolate.

liz545

Delia's got a bit of a thing for them:
http://www.deliasmith.com/search/?qx=prunes
http://www.deliasmith.com/recipes/squidgy-chocolate-cakes-with-prunes-in-marsala,838,RC.html
http://www.deliasmith.com/recipes/chocolate-and-prune-brownies,1405,RC.html

So I'd try putting them in a chocolate cake - usually pureed fruit means you can get a nice squidgy texture while reducing the butter a bit.

Gingham_Ribbon

Ooh. Yum! thanks.

Gingham_Ribbon

http://www.deliasmith.com/recipes/chocolate-and-prune-brownies,1405,RC.html Heaven! Will be soaking them in orange juice instead though to tempt the kids.

champys

GR - the French classic is rabbit with prunes. And I also use them with duck. If that appeals at all I can give you more detailed recipes.
Otherwise I sometimes stone them, cook them in the microwave just covered with water for 5 minutes. Then drain, whizz in the food processor, and add maybe some more of the cooking water to make a smooth puree. That goes on my porridge in the morning.(keeps quite well in a large jar in the fridge). It is also nice on Ryvita, and healthier than most jams.

Gingham_Ribbon

Oooh, I'm SO going to do the Rivita thing. That sounds delicious.

We're veggie though so the rabbit/duck things don't appeal to me but feel free to post for the benefit of others finding this thread!

elona

Years ago I soaked prunes in wine in a glass jar and served some up as a posh pudding.

No one could believe they were ordinary dried prunes - kept insisting they must be plums or something!;)

AnniMag

http://www.waitrose.com/recipes/search.aspx?q=prune%20and%20almond%20crumble%20torte
This is an easy pudding to make that doesn't taste of prunes.I made it to use up prunes I bought to make a vegetarian dish.

System

i have seen in the past chocolate cake that uses prunes pureed up in the mix,had it once years ago was fab! keep it moist and fruity but you wouldn't know it was prunes!