Spiced Prunes & Orange. Feed Your Inner Cook |
Spiced Prunes & Orange. Feed Your Inner Cook |
Ingredients
Couple of handfuls of pitted prunes (sometimes I add a few big golden sultanas)
Juice and zest of 1 or 2 oranges - depends on amount of juice
Spices - a pinch each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
1 star anise. Optional
Or use a pinch of ground cardamom for a change
Water
Method
In a saucepan, mix the spices into the orange juice along with the zest
Add the pitted prunes and (perhaps) add a touch of water so there's enough liquid for prunes to sit in.
Bring to a gentle simmer and very gently stir to soften the prunes and the juice to thicken to a soft syrup. Taste the syrup and add a little extra spice if you think it needs it.
Take off the heat and allow to cool slightly. They soften very quickly, stay with the pan.
Spoon some of the spiced prunes over rolled oats or similar.
OPTIONS
Add a splash of milk to your Rolled Oats along with a sprinkle of ground flax seeds, a dollop of yoghurt, OR a sprinkle of ground cinnamon OR a scattering of flaked almonds. OR everything!
Refrigerated leftovers, either at room temperature, or gently warmed, can be served as a quick dessert with your choice of cream etc.
ROLLED OATS
This is such a simple way to prepare oats and makes them taste rich and creamy.
1 Cup Rolled Oats (NOT the Quick brand)
3 Cups Water
Place the oats and water in an airtight container in the fridge overnight.
The next morning - pour the water and softened oats into a saucepan.
When you cook them - use a wooden spoon and stir gently and regularly - in the one direction. I know ! - but I think it improves the flavour!
Gently bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer until they begin to thicken, continuing to stir regularly.
Serve and enjoy! Colleen
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