Prune Recipes

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Prune Shape
One and one-half pounds of best prunes or figs 1 six-ounce packet of gelatine 1 pint of cold water Jjuice of prunes 1 cup sugar Few drops of ratafia Almonds are an improvement
Prune Whip
1/3 pound prunes Whites 5 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Prune Cream Pie
1 cup prune pulp 1 Tbsp cornstarch 2 egg yolks, beaten slightly 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp lemon juice Rind of 1/2 lemon, grated 1/2 cup condensed milk 1 cup prune juice or water Baked pastry shell
Prune Creams
Large prunes Orange juice Orange fondant or orange cream Granulated sugar
Prune Whip | Sweeten to taste
Sweeten to taste 3/4 pounds prunes 4 eggs
Prune Jelly | 1 pound prunes
1 pound prunes 1 pound sugar 1 ounce gelatine 1 orange 1 lemon Whipped cream
Prune Pudding | 1 cup of prunes
1 cup of prunes 1/2 cup of sugar, 7 eggs 1 heaping teaspoon cream tartar
Stuffed Prune Salad
24 cooked prunes 1 package cream cheese (3 ounces) 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mayonnaise Strained lemon juice
Prune Pudding | 1 pound prunes
1 pound prunes 4 egg whites 3 tablespoons white sugar
Prune Balls
Tender prunes*, stones removed 1/2 lb sugar 1 cup boiling water 12 egg yolks

The production of prunes expanded in the late 19th century with the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad
The word "prune" is based on the Latin word for plum which is "prunum"
If prunes are stored in an airtight and dry location they will last for over a month
A study by FSU found that eating a dozen prunes can slow bone loss associated with osteoporosis
You can make your own prunes by letting plums dry by the light of a window and then applying a preservative such as potassium sorbate
Prunes are loaded with phenols which protect human cells against dangerous compounds called 'free radicals'
Prunes are good for bowel health and are often used to remedy constipation problems
Prunes are dried plums having a sweet flavor and moist consistency

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