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How to Make Dried Plum Puree and How to Use it
Susan Phillips
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Did you know you can substitute dried plum puree for butter in most recipes? It’s a pound for pound alternative that might help you keep the pounds off! With less fat and added fiber, you can indulge without all the guilt….
Here are some recipes where you can put that dried plum puree to good use:
Dense and chocolatey, you’ll forget about the the missing butter. Dare I even say this is healthy? I think yes!
Sshhhhhh.. the kids won’t even notice! And, you won’t mind when they sneak another one.
A surprising benefit of adding a dried plum puree to your mixture is a moist, dense batter with a beautiful and tasty result.
Fudge Chunk Chocolate Brownies
With the healthy ingredients in these brownies, you can keep these on the counter all week (if they last that long)
Traditional oatmeal cookies are given a new and healthy version with dried plum puree
Want to make your own dried plum puree? Here is the recipe for ya…
- 1 cup pitted dried plums
- 1/3 cup warm water
- Place the dried plums and water in a food processor and puree until smooth.
- It's normal to have a few small chunks of dried plum in the puree