Prunes have a sweeter taste because of their concentrated juices.They can be used for many things, from flavoring dishes to feeding your baby.If you have dried prunes that you would like to cook in your kitchen today, you can choose from a number of different recipes to incorporate them into dishes or to eat them on their own.
Step 1: Prunes, water, and orange juice can be put into a pan.
Combine 15 prunes with 1.5 cups of water and 1 to 2 ounces of orange juice.You don't have to add orange juice if you want a slightly sweeter taste.To make spiced prunes, add cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and lemon juice.
Step 2: If you want to cover it, bring the mixture to a boil.
If you see bubbles forming in your mixture, turn your stove on high.Put a lid on your pan and make sure the steam can't escape.The steam in your pan will make the prunes softer.
Step 3: Put your mixture in a pot for 30 minutes.
If you want bubbles to rise to the surface of your mixture, turn the stove down to medium heat.If your pan starts to bubble over, turn the heat down again.It is possible to turn your water mixture into a thick syrup by simmering it.
Step 4: Put the hot syrup and prunes in a bowl.
If you want to eat it hot, transfer it to a bowl.You can eat it plain or pour milk over it.Since they are high in fiber, stewed prunes are a great way to reduce constipation.If you want to make a dessert, you can pour your stewed prunes over greek yogurt.Prunes can be kept in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Step 5: Prunes should be soaked in water for 30 minutes.
The bowl should be half full with water from the sink.Prunes are soaked in the water until they are soft enough to mash.For about 10 minutes, you can steam them on the stove with a small amount of water.
Step 6: Put them in a container with water.
Prunes can be smooth if you puree them a few times.Prunes tend to get sticky when they are pureed, so add in more water.You can use a fork to mash up the prunes if you don't have a blender.
Step 7: Use a fork or your hands to remove the lump.
Make sure the puree is smooth by pouring it into a bowl.Use a fork to make sure your baby doesn't have any trouble eating the puree.
Step 8: You can serve the puree to your baby.
Prunes are great for inducing bowel movements.A baby can be given a puree of prunes as early as 6 months old.If your baby doesn't like the taste of prunes, try adding them to oatmeal.If your baby is constipated for more than 5 days in a row, you should talk to your doctor.
Step 9: You should preheat your oven to 400 F.
The bacon will be cooked in the oven while the prune is softened on the inside.If you keep the oven up high, the bacon will cook quickly.
Step 10: Grease a baking tray.
To lightly brush vegetable oil onto a baking tray, use a pastry brush or a paper towel.Don't let the oil pool up anywhere; instead, make sure there is a thin coating over the tray.The bacon will be crispier when it is in the oven.
Step 11: Place a prune at the top of your bacon slices.
Place each bacon slice on a flat surface.If you want to roll them, place 1 prune at the top of each slice of bacon.If your bacon slices are larger than the prunes, you should cut them in half.
Step 12: The bacon should be secured with a toothpick.
Roll the bacon piece over the top of the prune until it reaches the end.Put a toothpick in the top of the bacon to hold it all together.If you don't have a toothpick, the bacon will probably fall in the oven.
Step 13: Prunes should be baked for 10 to 15 minutes.
Wait for the bacon to be dark brown on both sides.Take your bacon out of the oven if it starts to turn black.If you need to cook bacon in the oven, turn the rolls over.
Step 14: When they are warm, serve your bacon wraps.
Put your bacon-wrapped prunes in a serving dish or tray and give them to your guests.Guests won't get their hands dirty if you keep the toothpicks in them.They are great for cocktail hours.