![]() ![]() Similar to other fiber-rich foods, prunes have the ability to stimulate the gastrocolic reflex and promote downward movement of food, says Anita Mirchandani, MS, RD, CDN, a spokesperson for the New York State Dietetic. ![]() One cup prunes contains 1274 mg of potassium, which prevents muscle cramps, and 12 grams of fiber to relieve constipation. Scientific studies consistently find that patients find some relief from constipation with prunes or prune juice.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.Remove pan from heat, and stir in the brown sugar and lemon juice. Cover the pan, bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Place the spices and lemon rind in a piece of cheesecloth, tie tightly and drop into the saucepan. HINT: This remedy should work within 24 hours and can be safely eaten as often and as long as needed. directions Combine the prunes and water in a large saucepan.Transfer hot prunes and syrup to a bowl. Combine prunes and water: To a small pot, add the prunes.If there is a lot of liquid remaining, simmer, uncovered, for a few minutes until sauce reduces. Add sugar, and continue cooking 10 minutes. Reduce heat cover and cook 20 minutes or until prunes begin to swell. Add lemon slices and cinnamon bring to a boil. A 1920 issue of the Herald and Presbyter describes orphanage prunes: So the prunes served in Pickford’s film were really more water than anything else with precious little sugar and likely no lemon juice. Return prunes to saucepan with water to cover. A word that keeps cropping up in vintage texts when stewed prunes are mentioned is watery and is it any surprise. Prunes will absorb most of the water, and the remaining water will thicken into a consistency of syrup. Place prunes with water to cover in a small saucepan let stand 30 minutes, and drain.Lower the heat to medium-low and gently stir again. Here are the basic steps: Your first step is to place the ingredients - dried plums, water, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon - in a small saucepan. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Making stewed prunes is so easy Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. In a small saucepan, place prunes, water, and orange juice.
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