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These savory meatballs get a hint of sweetness thanks to prunes. Blending in yogurt to a bell pepper-paprika sauce complements the protein-rich appetizer

Crispy Sesame Meatballs with Yogurt and Pepper Dip

Cook Time: 15 min

Whole Pitted Prunes

Gluten-Free, Meat / Poultry / Fish

Marzipan, orange, and a trio of nuts form the filling for these prune and and chocolate lollipops. For coating the lollipops, source couverture chocolate, which has a higher percentage of cocoa butter and is ideal for tempering and dipping.

Chocolate Fruit and Nut Lollipops

Cook Time: 80 min

Whole Pitted Prunes

Gluten-Free, Bakery / Bars

weet, juicy watermelon with salty, tangy feta makes for a perfect salad. For added texture and mild sweetness, add in a handful of Diced Prunes.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Arugula

Fresh Plum Concentrate, Diced Prunes

Gluten-Free, Vegetables / Sides

Mangetout is a French salad made with young garden peas while they're still in the pod. The easiest way to make this salad when you don't have access to a garden is to use tender snow peas or snap peas. It’s a refreshing salad and makes a great accompaniment to any meal. You can use prunes in two ways: drizzle a little Fresh Plum Concentrate into the vinaigrette for tangy sweetness or simply mix in prunes.

Snow Pea Salad

Cook Time: 25 min

Prune Bits, Fresh Plum Concentrate

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetables / Sides

Prunes and goat cheese are a classic pairing any time of the year. Make this salad in the winter by substituting roasted, diced beets in place of the raspberries.

Goat Cheese Salad with Prunes and Nuts

Cook Time: 10 min

Diced Prunes, Prune Bits

Gluten-Free, Vegetables / Sides

These lightly baked energy balls are perfect for a quick pick-me-up when on the go.  They’re the ideal healthy snack or sweet treat

Energy Balls

Cook Time: 20 min

Prune Bits

Gluten-Free, Bakery / Bars

This torte is wonderfully dark and very moist and the prunes soaked in Armagnac or rum make it a very grown up dessert. Use strong black tea in place of Armagnac if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.

Flourless Chocolate Torte with Prunes

Cook Time: 40 min

Diced Prunes, Prune Bits

Gluten-Free, Bakery / Bars

This mousse is sweetened with prunes and flavored with a hint of the coffee and cardamom.

Mocha Chocolate Mousse

Cook Time: 2 min, plus 2 hours chill time

Prune Bits, Diced Prunes

Gluten-Free, Bakery / Bars

How to make fudgy brownies with less sugar and fat with Sunsweet prune puree and prune juice concentrate

Fudgy Brownies

Cook Time: 28 min

Prune Juice Concentrate, Dried Plum Puree

Gluten-Free, Bakery / Bars

grain-free dried fruit and nut snacks made with figs and Sunsweet prune

Dried Fruit and Nut “Salami”

Cook Time: 2 hours chill time

Prune Juice Concentrate, Prune Bits

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Bakery / Bars

Chicken thighs are more flavorful when braised with Sunsweet prunes and dried apricots.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Thighs with Ginger, Prunes, and Apricots

Cook Time: 3.5 hours

Whole Pitted Prunes

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Meat / Poultry / Fish

Use sweet potato slices instead of bread for a gluten-free crostini topped with brie and Sunsweet prunes that everyone will love.

Prune, Brie, and Sweet Potato Crostini

Cook Time: 25 min

Whole Pitted Prunes, Diced Prunes

Gluten-Free, Vegetables / Sides

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