Spiced Stewed Prunes with Orange
📜 Collection: Gail Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A simple and comforting recipe for stewed prunes, gently simmered with a cinnamon stick and fresh orange for a warm, fragrant, and classic dessert. This elegant fruit dish offers a perfect balance of spiced sweetness and citrus brightness.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 45 mins | None | 4–6 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Knife
- Peeler
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | Prunes | pitted |
| 3 cups | Water | cold |
| 1 stick | Cinnamon | or 1 tsp ground |
| 1 | Orange | peeled |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Orange Peel | thinly sliced |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons | Sugar | granulated |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Simmer
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 2 cups prunes, 3 cups water, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 peeled orange, 1/2 teaspoon orange peel, and 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 30 to 60 minutes until the prunes are very tender and the liquid has thickened into a fragrant, syrupy consistency.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; serve warm or chilled.
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