Spiced Prunes
Transform your pantry staple into a decadent delight with this easy and aromatic Spiced Prunes recipe. Juicy dried prunes are gently simmered in a luscious spiced syrup infused with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a bright twist of orange zest, creating a dessert topping that's both rich and elegant. Enhanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of brown sugar, these fragrant prunes are perfect served warm over yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream—or savored as a standalone treat. With just 15 minutes of cooking time, this recipe is a quick, flavorful way to elevate simple ingredients into a gourmet experience.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Dried prunes
- 500 milliliters Water
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 3 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 piece Star anise
- 2 strips Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, creating a spiced syrup.
Step 3
Add the dried prunes to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the prunes simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are plump and infused with the spiced syrup.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the prunes to cool in the syrup. Discard the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange zest.
Step 6
Serve warm or at room temperature as a topping for desserts, or store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (827.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 822.9 |
| Total Fat 2.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 177.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 216.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 142.4g | |
| Protein 7.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 267.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1905.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories