Prune pur‚e

1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesPitted prunes (abt 1 1/4 cups)
1cupBoiling water
2tablespoonsSugar

Directions

1. Plump th prunes in the water in a bowl for 15 minutes.

2. Combine the prunes, ⅓ cup of the soaking liquid (or as needed), and the sugar in a food processor and pur‚e to a smooth paste.

Use in place of butter or shortening in baked goods.

High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking by Steven Raichlen pg 253 Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 10-27-95