MY GRANDMA'S NATURAL REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION (STEWED PRUNES)
My sweet grandma used stewed prunes as a natural laxative, but my mom likes to eat them as a simple and healthy dessert because slow simmering softens and thickens dried plums into a sweet syrupy goodness. Healthier than taking Ex-lax.
Provided by Garden Gate Kate
Categories Breakfast
Time 31m
Yield 15 stewed prunes, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, place prunes, water, and orange juice. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Prunes will absorb most of the water, and the remaining water will thicken into a consistency of syrup. If there is a lot of liquid remaining, simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes until sauce reduces.
- Transfer hot prunes and syrup to a bowl. Pour cold milk over the prunes to cover. Eat with a spoon.
- HINT: This remedy should work within 24 hours and can be safely eaten as often and as long as needed.
- NOTE: If you do not have constipation and just like the taste of stewed prunes, you may add 1/8 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the prunes mixture before cooking (Cinnamon, oranges, and prunes pair well together.) However, do not add the cinnamon if you are using this for constipation because cinnamon is used as a natural cure for diarrhea and will have the opposite effect of a laxative.
- One cup prunes contains 1274 mg of potassium, which prevents muscle cramps, and 12 grams of fiber to relieve constipation.
STEWED PRUNES
I have eaten prunes this way as long as I can remember in my family. My grandmother made stewed prunes this way, my mother did, and I do too. Simple and delicious and taste so nice. Enjoy on their own, or on your breakfast cereal, or with ice cream, or mixed with other fruit.
Provided by MrsScribbles
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients into a medium saucepan. Cover. Bring to the boil, give a stir or 2 and then turn the heat down and simmer covered for 15 minutes. At the end of the 15 minute cooking time turn the heat off and leave on the stove for 10 minutes. Pour into a dish large enough to contain the contents of the saucepan. Cool. When cool, cover (so nothing in the fridge falls into or spills into the dish), and put in the fridge. Eat!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 20.1, Protein 0.9
SIMPLE STEWED PRUNES
This recipe is so simple I hate to post it however there isn't one on Recipezaar even close so here goes. I have posted 1 cup of water however if your prunes are large you want to have the water at least 1/4" above the prunes. I don't use sugar but it may be added.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Breakfast
Time 5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the prunes in a dish, pour the water over them, add lemon juice.
- Place in fridge overnight.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3.5, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 19.4, Protein 1.1
WINE-STEWED PRUNES AND MASCARPONE
Provided by Dana Bowen
Categories one pot, dessert, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine prunes, sugar, cinnamon and wine in a pot over medium-high heat. When mixture boils, reduce to simmer and cook 45 minutes, until liquid has turned to syrup.
- Remove from heat, and rest at least 15 minutes. Spread a mound of mascarpone on each serving plate, top with 6 prunes and drizzle with syrup. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 683, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 282 milligrams, Sugar 73 grams
STEWED RABBIT WITH PRUNES
Steps:
- Place the prunes in a large mixing bowl, pour over the hot water and leave to soak for at least 1 hour. This can be done while the rabbit is cooking. Season half the flour with salt and pepper and use to coat the rabbit pieces on all sides, shaking off any excess. Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan, add the rabbit pieces and brown on both sides. You may have to do this in batches. Remove the rabbit pieces and set aside. Add the bacon to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes. Add the onions, leek and carrots and cook for 7 minutes, stirring from time to time. Return the rabbit pieces to the pan, sprinkle the remaining flour over the meat and vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning the meat from time to time. Gradually add the beer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly between each addition then add the vinegar, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and clove. Mix well, reduce the heat, cover and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring from time to time. Add the prunes, together with the water they were soaking in, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for a further 45 minutes until the meat is very tender. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered during this last segment. Serve hot.
PRUNES STEWED IN PORT WINE
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan. Add enough water to bring the liquid level just up over the prunes. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for about half an hour, or until the prunes are very soft. Add more water as it simmers, if necessary. Serve over yogurt, oatmeal, panna cotta, a plain cake, on toast, or anything else you can think of
WINE-STEWED PRUNES + MASCARPONE
Steps:
- 1. Combine first 4 in pot over med-hi. When it boils, reduce to simmer 45min, til liquid has turned to syrup. 2. Rest at least 15 min. Spread a mound of mascarpone on each plate; top with 6 prunes and drizzle with syrup.
STEWED PRUNES
These are sooo delicious and very economical during hard times. Great served warm for breakfast or as a light dessert. Don't be scared of prunes...they're just dried plums! They're my favorite dried fruit and very healthy.
Provided by Suzy_Q
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place prunes in a saucepan and cover with cold water and lemon juice. Cover and simmer on the lowest heat for 20-30 minutes or until soft and much of the water has been absorbed. Serve. The other option is to combine all ingredients and place in the refrigerator overnight (heating not required) and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 14.2, Carbohydrate 111.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 66.3, Protein 3.8
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