Danish Prune Filling
Transform your favorite pastries with the rich, velvety flavor of Danish Prune Filling, a classic and versatile addition to elevate your baking creations. This easy-to-make recipe combines pitted prunes simmered to perfection with a splash of zesty lemon juice, a hint of warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this smooth and luscious filling is ideal for Danish pastries, cookies, or even as a spread for breakfast breads. With its naturally fruity sweetness and comforting spice, this homemade prune filling will become your secret ingredient for show-stopping desserts. Plus, it stores beautifully for up to a week, making it a handy make-ahead option for busy bakers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups prunes (pitted)
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place the pitted prunes and water in a medium-sized saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the prunes are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Transfer the prune mixture to a food processor or blender, and add the sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Puree the mixture until it becomes smooth and thick. If it is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.
Allow the filling to cool completely before using in pastries or other baked goods.
Store any leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.8 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 339.3 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.2 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 3307 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
