Dried plum puree adds moisture, richness and nutrients to a variety of baked goods. It is an excellent substitute for fats (butter, oil, shortening) in recipes. A good starting point is to replace half of the butter, oil or shortening called for with an equal amount of puree. Adjust as […]

Prep Time: 15 minutes Serves: 25 Ingredients Cranberry-Dried Plum Relish: 72 oz. fresh cranberries 36 oz. pitted dried plums* 25 each orange, peeled and quartered 11 oz. pecans 2  1/2 cups sugar 18 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 tsp. ground sage 50 each slices pumpernickel bread 75 oz. thinly […]

Ingredients Bars: • 1 1/4 cups barley flour • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar • 2 tsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. baking soda • 1 tsp. kosher salt • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 1/2 cup toasted and salted pecans, […]

PlumBerry Oat Cobbler  Servings: 20 Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick-cooking oats 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt PlumBerry Filling Ingredients: 2 cups canned Stapleton’s Pitted Plums in Pear Juice, pureed […]

Prep Time 10 minutes    Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes     Serves 8 Brush a blend of dried plums, honey and vinegar onto pork spareribs for a tart and sweet glaze. Ingredients 6 pounds pork spareribs 1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces)Stapleton’s pitted dried plums (prunes) 1 1/2 cups water 1 […]

  Prune Whip Soufflé Serves: 8 1 cup canned pitted prunes, pureed 5 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 4-cup soufflé dish or 8 individual size soufflé […]

Prep Time 1 hour, 15 minutes    Serves 48 Ingredients 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups crème fraîche* 1/2 cup (about 3 ounces) chopped dried plums About 1 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 pound high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped Directions Place bittersweet chocolate in medium bowl; set aside. […]

Prep Time 15 minutes    Serves 18 Ingredients 3 cups toasted rice, corn or wheat cereal squares 3/4 cup (about 5 ounces) chopped dried plums (prunes) 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Powdered sugar (optional) […]

Prep Time 15 minutes    Cook Time 20 minutes     Serves 10 Ingredients Star Anise Ice Cream: 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups milk 3/4 cup sugar 9 whole star anise pods 6 whole cloves 9 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Poached Fruit: 2 cups port wine 2 cups water […]

Prep Time 15 minutes     Serves 12 Ingredients 1 cup (about 6 oz) pitted dried plums (prunes), finely chopped 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 6 slices white bread 6 slices whole wheat bread Directions In small bowl, combine dried plums, yogurt, orange marmalade […]