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Plums, a stone fruit like peaches, are dried to produce prunes, resulting in dried fruits with a dark, firm flesh and a high sugar content. Prunes are categorized by size, ranging from small to jumbo, with the larger grades having an appealing plumpness. Most of the prunes sold in the United States are produced in California. One of the common plums used is the d'Agen from France. For this recipe, look for prunes sold in airtight packages that help preserve their moisture content. Store at room temperature for up to a month or in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
You will need:
12 oz (375 g) moist pack pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) boiling water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (essence)
2 cups (10 oz/315 g) all-purpose (plain) flour
3/4 cup (6 oz/185 g) sugar
3/4 cup (3 oz/90 g) walnuts chopped
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 large egg, beaten
4 tablespoons (2 oz/60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Here's how:
Preheat the oven to 350oF (180oC). Grease a 9-by-5-inch (23-by-13-cm) loaf pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Put the prunes in a bowl and add the boiling water and vanilla. Let stand at room temperature until cool, 30-60 minutes.
In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add the egg, melted butter, and prune mixture with its liquid. Stir just until evenly moistened.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake until the top is browned and firm and the loaf begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, 55-60 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should come out clean. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Unmold the loaf onto the rack and let cool completely. Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature overnight. Cut into thick slices and serve.
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