Be Daring And Try Teri’s Favorite Secret Ingredient
It’s time to reveal my favorite secret ingredient! If you’ve been following for a while, you may have already noticed how much I adore this flavor-packed, nutrient-dense, versatile ingredient that can enhance any dish, sweet or savory. Say it with me: California Prunes!
Why I Love This Secret Ingredient So Much
California prunes are packed with antioxidants, which are great for bone health, gut health, and your immune system! Most of all, they have an incredible flavor that elevates any dish you add them to. We’ve used prunes in about a dozen recipes, and each one has a great depth of flavor and deliciousness thanks to the prunes.
Sweet & Savory Recipes with My Favorite Secret Ingredient
Some of you may already be thinking prunes, really, that’s the secret ingredient? Yes, really! Just take a look at all of the incredible recipes below, and I dare you not to try them!
Magic Elixirs With My Favorite Secret Ingredient, California Prunes
Whole30 Prune Mayo
Speaking of Magic Elixirs, this Whole30 Homemade Mayo is incredible. We love it on toast or as the basis for a lovely salad dressing. It’s thick, creamy, naturally sweet, and totally addictive.
Chipotle Prune Jam
Magic Elixirs have earned their name for a reason! If you have never made one, this is a fantastic recipe to start with.
I recently created a recipe for a fabulous Fall-Inspired BLT and put my favorite “secret ingredient,” California prunes, to work.
The Chipotle Prune Jam adds a hint of sweet, smoky flavor you won’t be able to get enough of. Once you try this BLT sandwich, you’ll never go back. It’s so simple yet so delicious, and it’s worth the extra step of making the jam.
Creamy Clementine Dressing
I love our Creamy Clementine Dressing on so many salads. Here, we used it with our Citrus Chopped Salad. It’s a little sweet, super creamy, and totally versatile. This is a dressing to make for meal prep and use throughout the week, if it lasts that long!
Prune Puree
Prune purée is a multi-talented baking substitute. Use it to replace sugar, eggs, or fat and prepare for rave reviews.
Swap for sugar: Use prune purée to replace anywhere from one-third to half of the sugar in a recipe.
Swap out eggs: To replace 1 large egg, use ¼ cup prune purée. Keep in mind that this works best in recipes that call for no more than 3 large eggs.
Lose the fat: To cut down on fat, replace up to half of the butter or oil with an equal amount of prune purée.
Savory Recipes With My Favorite Secret Ingredient, California Prunes
A Sensational BLT Sandwich For Fall with Chipotle Prune Jam
As I start to look forward to fall and the crisp autumn winds begin to usher in a season of cozy sweaters and vibrant foliage, I find myself craving something familiar yet refreshingly different. What better way to welcome fall than with a classic BLT sandwich with a delightful twist that elevates it from delicious to unforgettable?
Crunchy Grilled Cheese with Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions
This grilled cheese has become a true fan favorite at nocrumbsleft. The sweet and savory caramelized onions are a Magic Elixir of their own, and you will want them on everything. I cannot begin to tell you the number of prune converts we’ve had because of this recipe!
Cheeseburger Sliders with Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions
Prepare yourself for the most fabulous burger you’ve had in ages. My recipe for Cheeseburger Sliders is a life-changing one! These mini-cheeseburgers offer a combination of flavors that will have your favorite eaters raving. The secret is the depth and sweetness of California Prunes combined with my sweet and savory caramelized onions. Trust me: this will be a truly memorable burger experience!
Chicken Enchiladas
These Chicken Enchiladas are another total crowd-pleaser. The sauce is unreal, people. It has such a rich, delicious flavor. This recipe is great for a party, a brunch, or just any night of the week, because who doesn’t love an enchilada?
Pork Roast with Prune Wine Reduction
This Pork Roast with Prune Wine Reduction is one of those next level recipes I am so proud of. It takes a little bit of work, but it is totally worth it. It’s perfect for weekend cooking–not to mention, the smell is incredible!
Sweet Recipes With My Favorite Secret Ingredient, California Prunes
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Prune Cardamom Cookies
Okay, and now onto the sweet stuff! These are the gluten free chocolate chip cardamom cookies I dream about practically every night. They are that perfect consistency with a yummy, gooey center that is so addicting. I could eat an entire batch myself!
Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Prune Fudge Cake
This Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Prune Fudge Cake is from This Mess Is Ours, who is also a prune-thusiast! We made it at the nocrumbsleft kitchen, and I couldn’t help but share! What’s better than a chocolate cake?
Gluten-Free Blondies with a Secret Ingredient
Our Gluten Free Blondies with a Secret Ingredient is the kind of recipe you’d never know was gluten-free. It’s an incredible texture, and best served with a scoop of ice cream in my opinion. They are great to bring to a party, and you can amaze people with the secret ingredient in them!
The Perfect Mondae Chocolate Sauce
And speaking of ice cream, this Mondae Chocolate Sauce is a fantastic little treat! Believe it or not, it’s made from the same reduction as the Enchiladas. Instead of adding the heat and tomatoes, you add some fabulous chocolate to create a fudgy and fantastic ice cream topping.
Chocolate Orange Cupcake
These Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are the perfect dessert. They are moist, fudgy, and delicious! Make them for your next holiday party or just for yourself. They are so tasty!
So Many People Have Fallen In Love With Prunes!
As you will see below, it’s not just me; lots of my fellow blogging friends have fallen hard for prunes. Click on any of the images below for the recipe.
There are so many amazing ways to use prunes in your cooking! Have fun trying them in these recipes, or use them as inspiration to create something of your own. Let me know in the comments what you are making. Happy cooking!
This blog post was updated 9/11/2023 with new recipes, updated information about California Purnes, and new images.
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is there a organic prune brand that you like that has no sulfates, no sugar added ?
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