Best Prunes Stuffed With Almonds Recipes

STUFFED PRUNES

Steps:

• For the Stuffed Prunes.
• 1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 Degrees F.
• 2. With scissors, cut small piece off of each pitted prune to allow for
• stuffing. Arrange the prunes in a baking dish and prepare the sauce.
• 3. In food processor, mix the cheeses and nuts together to the
• consistency of a smooth paste.
• 4, Stuff the mixture into the pitted prunes.
• For the Red Wine Sauce.
• 1. Thoroughly mix the minced garlic, maple syrup or honey, soy sauce and vinegar. Add enough Merlot to sauce mixture so when poured over prunes, red wine sauce goes 1/4 way up the prunes in baking pan.
• 2. Bake in pre-heated oven for approximately 15-20 minutes.
• Baste the prunes occasionally to keep them from drying out. Serve as a side dish with fish, beef, pork or chicken!

ALMOND-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED PRUNES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees F/230 degrees C.
• Stuff the prunes with the almonds. Cut the bacon in half and wrap a piece around each prune. Set on a baking sheet and broil until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes, turning once. Serve hot with cocktail picks for spearing.

ACARAMELADOS (ALMOND STUFFED PRUNES)

Steps:

• Prepare prunes by cutting them in half making a pocket to stuff them.
• In a food processor mix almonds, powder sugar, egg, lemon juice and cognac until it turns into a paste.
• Roll small balls with the almond paste and fill the prunes.
• Let them dry for an hour.
• Caramel: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon just until sugar dissolves. Then bring to a boil without stirring. Continue cooking to a medium to deep amber color.
• Cover stuffed prunes with caramel and let them cool down until harden.