Prunes in Port
Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious recipe for Prunes in Port, a delightful combination of tender dried prunes steeped in a spiced port wine syrup. Infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon, star anise, and a hint of orange zest, this dish strikes the perfect balance of sweet and sophisticated. A quick 10-minute prep and 20-minute simmer time make this recipe both simple and indulgent, ideal for entertaining or treating yourself to a refined dessert. Serve these plump, flavorful prunes chilled or at room temperature as a decadent topping for creamy mascarpone, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream. Packed with rich notes and irresistible aromas, this versatile treat is a perfect addition to any dessert table or holiday feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams dried prunes
- 300 ml port wine
- 1 strip orange zest
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 100 ml water
Instructions
Rinse the dried prunes under cold water and set them aside to drain.
In a medium saucepan, combine the port wine, water, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and star anise.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Add the prunes to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the prunes cook for 15-20 minutes or until they are soft and plump. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. The flavors will continue to develop as the prunes soak in the syrup.
Transfer the prunes and syrup into a serving dish or an airtight container. Discard the cinnamon stick, star anise, and orange zest before serving.
Serve the prunes chilled or at room temperature, either on their own or accompanied by whipped cream, mascarpone, or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.7 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 187.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2548 mg | 54% | |
*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.
