🍑 Prune Jam
Prune jam is a sweet, rich spread made from dried prunes, sugar, and sometimes lemon juice. It’s naturally thick, packed with fiber, and works wonderfully on toast, biscuits, or as a filling for pastries.
🧾 Ingredients (makes about 2 cups)
- 2 cups Dried prunes, pitted
- 1 cup Water
- ½–¾ cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Optional: ½ tsp Cinnamon or Vanilla extract
👨🍳 Instructions
- Soak prunes
- In a saucepan, combine prunes and water.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until prunes are soft and plump.
- Blend or mash
- Mash with a potato masher or use a blender/food processor to achieve your preferred texture.
- Cook with sugar and lemon
- Return to low heat. Stir in sugar and lemon juice.
- Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a jam-like consistency.
- Add flavor (optional)
- Stir in cinnamon or vanilla extract if desired.
- Cool and store
- Let cool slightly, then transfer to sterilized jars.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 weeks.
🌟 Tips
- Consistency: For a smoother jam, blend longer; for chunky jam, mash lightly.
- Sweetness: Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of the prunes.
- Preservation: Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Spread on Toast, Biscuits, or Pancakes
- Use as a filling for cakes, pastries, or thumbprint cookies
- Pair with Cheese for a sweet-savory appetizer
✅ Fun fact: Prunes are naturally high in fiber and antioxidants, making prune jam not just delicious but also beneficial for digestion and overall health.
I can also provide:
- Slow-cooker prune jam recipe for minimal stirring
- Sugar-free or low-sugar prune jam variations
- Ideas for spicing prune jam with ginger, star anise, or orange zest
