Prunes
Prunes are dried plums with a concentrated sweet flavour. In Mexico they are used in Oaxacan black mole to add depth and sweetness, in the picadillo filling of chiles en nogada, and in sweet-and-sour sauces for pork. They also feature in Christmas ponche and in seasonal desserts served with cream.
Estimated retail price
~£2.49 / 250g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Prunes, part of the nuts and seeds section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 5 recipes in our collection, including Christmas Punch, Relleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin) and Prune Mole from Guerrero (Mole de Ciruela Pasa). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Prunes
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Prunes?
Prunes is used in 5 recipes in our collection, such as Christmas Punch and Relleno de Puerco (Fruit-Stuffed Pork Loin). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Prunes in the UK?
You can buy Prunes online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Prunes be stored?
Nuts and seeds keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dark place: because of their oil content, heat can turn them rancid. For longer periods, the fridge or freezer extends their shelf life considerably without affecting flavour.
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