What Are Prunes and How Can I Use Them?

Prunes is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store them, what to substitute, and 177 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, pitted (174g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 417Calories from Fat 5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.7g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 3mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 111.2g 37%

Dietary Fiber 12g 49%

Sugars 66.3

Protein 3.8g

Vitamin A 27% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 7% • Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Prunes are usually found in the snacks section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Prunes are a member of the Fruits and Fruit Juices US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do prunes weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 cup, pitted	174 grams
1 prune, pitted	9 grams

Fruits and Fruit Juices

Apples 1607 Apples, granny smith 280 Apple juice concentrate 68 Apricots 237 Apricots, dried 146 Mixed dried fruit 62 Avocados 441 Bananas 1034 Blackberries 70 Blueberries 462

In Chinese:	梅干
British (UK) term:
en français:	pruneaux
en español:	ciruelas pasas

Recipes using prunes

There are 177 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Best Peanut Butter Chip Brownies

Lighter peanut butter chip brownies use prune puree instead of butter for moisture, with egg whites for structure. Fudgy chocolate brownies studded with peanut butter chips, no oil required.

Fruited Passover Kugels

Learn how to make Fruited Passover Kugels using matzo, eggs, apples, and prunes. This satisfying dish is perfect for Passover celebrations. Enjoy a tasty, kosher dessert that is sure to impress your family and guests.

Deep Chocolate Cupcakes Ww

Skinny chocolate cupcakes: deep, fudgy cocoa cupcakes made with pureed prunes instead of butter. Weight Watchers-friendly, lightning fast, and surprisingly rich. No one will guess the secret.

Delicious Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are triangular Purim cookies with a tender butter dough wrapped around a prune, raisin, walnut, and lemon filling. Traditional Jewish holiday treat, makes 5 dozen.

Beet, Walnuts, Dry Prunes & Garlic Salad

This is Eastern European recipe of a very tasty salad. It is known to be beneficial for digestion. Enjoy.

Double Chocolate & Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and peanut butter make these delicious energy balls that are also packed with lots of good-for-you stuff. They are perfect for your mid-day snack and boost up your energy.

Eating Well's Granola

This granola is filling and loaded with energy filling ingredients. Great with tons of blueberry's and vanilla yogurt as pictured.

Christmas Pudding With Vanilla-Bean Custard

This Christmas pudding has plenty of delicious fruit and nuts, but it's really simple to make - just plan ahead and then make the warm vanilla-bean custard on the day.

Almond, Cashew & Dried Fruits Granola

I made this granola last night, it was so simple and easy. The granola turned out golden brown, and nuts were deliciously toasted, nutty and crunchy.

Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars

Making your own granola bars is always the best. It tastes delicious and it's packed with you favorite ingredients. After I tried making my first bunch, there is no turning back to store-bought ones any more. Just made these bars a while ago, still cooling, and smells divine :-)

Creole Christmas Cake

This very rich cake from the West Indies is ideal for those who prefer not to ice their Christmas cakes.

Gluten-Free Black Bean & Chocolate Brownies

You heard it right, these brownies are made with black beans, so they are totally gluten free, super moist, and good for you. The additional chocolate chips and walnuts on top add extra deliciousness to these irresistible treats.

Whole Wheat Prune Bread

Whole wheat prune bread for the bread machine. Hearty fiber-rich loaf sweetened with prunes and molasses, dump-and-go method with no kneading or proofing.

Applesauce Granola

Granola is great for breakfast, packed with nutrition and very filling. Making your own is always better, lots of nuts, dried fruits and real maple syrup with some yogurt or milk give you all the energies you need to start a beautiful day.

Apple Breakfast Bar

You can use any dried fruits, they will come out as delicious as these bars. Perfect for grap-go breakfast or snack.

Applesauce Peanut Butter, Chocolate & Dried Fruit Coffee Cake

This moist yet delicious coffe cake is made with whole wheat flour, oat bran, applesauce, peanut butter, chocolate chips and several kinds of dried fruits. It's great for breakfast or a healthy yet tasty snack with a cup of coffee or tea.

Double Chocolate French Silk Pie

If you are a chocolate fan, this is an excellent recipe for you to try without guilt, it is much lighter than normal chocolate pie. The thick chocolate taste will satisfy you. Also it is a great dessert for holiday.

Almond, Peanut Butter & Dried Fruits Granola Bars

Pieces of almonds, dried apricots, cranberries, prunes and chocolate chips are tossed with creamy peanut butter, oats, a bit honey and ground flax seeds. These delicious granola bars are perfect for grap-go breakfast.

Dried Fruits, Chocolate Chips & Flaxseed Cookies

These delicious cookies are made with a mixture of dried fruits, chocolate chips, ground flax seeds, whole wheat flour, oats, and walnuts. They are packed with goodness and yumminess. A quick grab-and-go breakfast, or a wholesome snack whenever you feel hungry before the meal time.