Prune Recipes

Think prunes are dreary? Think again! These sweet and savory recipes with prunes show off the naturally sweet, wholesome dried plums.

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Pressure-Cooker Chicken Marbella

It's sweet, briny, savory and herbal, and it packs a big punch of garlic. The Mediterranean flavors make me think of dinner on the patio with family or friends. — Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Za’atar Chicken

15 reviews

It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that's...


Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples

3 reviews

The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty...


Mom’s A-to-Z Bread

9 reviews

We love this recipe around my house because we can change it from one day to the next on a...


Blueberry-Bran Muffins

1 review

I created this recipe by trial and error. I've only had one outstanding bran muffin at a restaurant, and wanted...

Prune Bundt Cake

Moist, flavorful and simply scrumptious, this old-fashioned cake was one of my mom's best desserts. Top it with confectioners' sugar...


Sugarplums

1 review

When our kids read about sugarplums in a holiday tale, they were intrigued ... and I was too. I figured...

Snackin’ Granola

1 review

Granola's a popular treat with children, and this one couldn't be easier to prepare. I flavor it with lots of...


Finnish Pinwheels

3 reviews

When my sister was hosting an exchange student from Finland, she served these cookies I'd made to her guest. The...


Prune-Pecan Cookies

3 reviews

The prunes in this recipe are finely chopped so no one will need to know they appear in these crisp,...


Prune-Filled Danish

When I'm short on time, I often find myself making this simple yet tasty danish. You'll love the quick and...

Prune Cake

This recipe is definitely from the South. We had a friend who used to make our family a prune cake...


Pork Stew

9 reviews

Sweet prunes and briny olives mellow as they melt into this comforting pork stew. The really nice part? The slow...


Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam

2 reviews

Among my friends I'm known as the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is....


Old-Fashioned Fruit Compote

1 review

A perfect partner for your Christmas goose, this warm and fruity side dish can simmer while you prepare the rest...


Great-Grandma’s Prune Roll

3 reviews

Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint...

Prune Cake

3 reviews

Our prune cake recipe serves up slices of warm, sticky, sweet cake. It can only get better with a scoop...


Russian Krendl Bread

2 reviews

While dinning with a Russian immigrant family, I jumped at the chance to add this wonderful bread they served to...


Moroccan Apple Beef Stew

10 reviews

I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors in this hearty stew. It's the perfect blend of adventurous and...


Sweet Surprise Chili

5 reviews

I’ve won three chili cook-offs with this recipe. Everyone loves it, and they’re always amazed when I reveal the secret...


Closest to Mom’s Prune Whip

3 reviews

For a classic dessert, I whip up this delicious recipe. It is so pretty served in parfait dishes or dessert...


Sugar Plum Bread

3 reviews

I grew up with my Grandma Mitchell’s irresistible plum bread. We slathered it with butter and ate it with cottage...


Slow-Cooked Chicken Marbella

2 reviews

This recipe is sweet, briny, savory and herbal, and it packs a big punch of garlic. The Mediterranean flavors make...


Slow-Cooked Hoisin Pot Roast

8 reviews

One day my husband commented that he loves plums and meat. The next time I put a roast in the...


Dried Fruit Stuffing

2 reviews

Fruit and almonds give new life to a boxed stuffing mix in this flavorful recipe. — Taryn Kuebelbeck, Plymouth, Minnesota

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