Prunes, Pitted

Pitted Prunes

Prunes haven’t always had the upper hand in culinary cuisine, or at home in the kitchen. But these succulent and sweet pitted prunes will change your mind. Prunes are dried plums with the pits removed. This zero fat fruit not only has natural potassium and fiber but is the hero of health benefits when it comes to fruit.

Almost everyone knows prunes are great for aiding in digestion and easing constipation. That is because they are high in fiber, sorbitol, and potassium. Potassium is also good for your heart and blood pressure. But did you also know dried prunes have an impressive amount of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals including a high percentage of vitamin K. They also contain vitamins A, C, B-2, B-3, and B-6, niacin, riboflavin, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and copper.

All these vitamins and minerals help keep bones strong, build muscle, reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and blood sugar. Some studies even suggest eating prunes or drinking prune juice helps prevent lung diseases and colon cancer.

What do you do with these dried prunes besides eat them as is? Though they are tasty and sweet just the way they are, there are many ways to use prunes in both sweet and savory recipes. Blend them in smoothies or dice them up to add to summer and spinach salads. Prunes marry well with roasted chicken and pasta salad. Try them in a red wine and duck recipe or with brandy and lamb. They make a sweet, delectable addition to baked goods and breakfast foods such as brownies, chocolate cookies, and oatmeal. You can even add them to your homemade ice cream.

Great for the home kitchen or on any restaurant menu, our pitted prunes come wholesale in smaller 1 lb bags to bulk 25 lb cases.