Prune Butter

By tisch3240

Www.Laurengroveman.com/recipe/prune-butter/

Ingredients

• 3 cups(packed) dried prunes
• Water to cover
• 1 til strained fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

To assemble the prune butter, place the prunes in a 2 1/2 quart heavy bottomed saucepan with enough cold water to cover them and bring the water to a brisk bubble.

Step 2

Turn the heat down to low and simmer the prunes gently( uncovered) until soft, about 10 minutes(timing will depend largely on their original suppleness).

Step 3

Drain the prunes, reserving 1 tablespoon of the poaching liquid and place the fruit with the lemon juice, poaching liquid and sugar into the bowl of your food processor fitted with steel blade.

Step 4

Process until smooth, then use a rubber spatula to transfer the purée to a bowl and stir in the ground walnuts.

Step 5

Let the prune butter cool before storing in the refrigerator, in a well- sealed tub, for up to 3 weeks before using.