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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, star anise, orange zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has fully dissolved, creating a spiced syrup.
Add the dried prunes to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the prunes to cool in the syrup. Discard the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange zest.
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
Calories |
823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.3 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.4 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1905 mg | 41% | |
*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.
