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Fruit Zone - English Recipes - Prunes
JSY Sweet Potato and Prune Casserole
 
Ingredients

4 sweet potatoes
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon juice from prunes
1/4 cup soft tub margarine,  melted
1 can (16 ounces) prunes

  
Directions
  1. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place on baking sheet.  Bake at 425° F for 1 hour or until tender.
  2. Let the sweet potatoes cool.    Peel them and cut into cubes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix honey,     cinnamon, salt, lemon juice, prune juice and melted            margarine.
  4. Cut prunes in half and remove pits.
  5. In baking dish, add a thin layer of sweet potato cubes.  Spoon some honey mixture over them and add a thin layer of prunes. Repeat this until everything is used.
  6. Bake at 350° F for 45  minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy!
  8. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 8 servings
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
Serving size: 1/8 of recipe (167g)
Servings: 1

Calories: 250| from Fat: 45

Total Fat 5g

8%
Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 380mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate: 54g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars 41g

17%
Protein: 2g  

Vitamin A 190%* Vitamin C 8%*
Calcium 4%* Iron 4%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
Key Points
   
For the best buy, choose prunes tht are plump, firm and deep purple.

To prepare prunes, eat plain or remove the pits and cook in water.

To keep fresh, store them in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator.

Prunes contains fiber, which helps keep you regular.

Easy Additions

Chop prunes and sprinkle on hot or cold cereal.

Use stewed prunes as a fat substitute when baking.

Eat prunes right from the box for a quick snack.

Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.

   

JSY Oatmeal Prune Bars
 
Ingredients

1 1/2  cups dried prunes, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup oats
2/3 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
3 tablespoons soft tub margarine

  
Directions
  1. In medium pot, add prunes, lemon juice,  1/4 cup of applesauce and 1/2 cup of water. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring often.  Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, add oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.  Mix well.
  3. Stir in the margarine and the rest of the applesauce until mixture is crumbly.
  4. Put most of the crumb mixture in a baking dish.  Push down to make a firm layer.  Put the rest aside.
  5. Pour prune mixture on top.
  6. Sprinkle the rest of the crumb  mixture on top of the prunes.
  7. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve hot as a cobbler or let cool and cut into equal pieces to serve as bars.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers.
  
Makes 5 servings
  
 
Nutrition Facts
 
Serving size: 1/5 of recipe (157g)
Servings: 1

Calories: 460 | from Fat: 80

Total Fat 9g

14%
Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 250mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate: 91g 30%
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugars 44g
29%
Protein: 8g  

Vitamin A 8%* Vitamin C 20%*
Calcium 6%* Iron 15%*
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories:
2,000 2,500

Total Fat - Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat - Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol - Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium - Less than 2,400mg 2,400
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g

Calories per gram:  
Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
 
 
 
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