What to do with leftover prunes
Prunes are dried plums and are popular for their health benefits. Discover how you can use up leftover prunes here.

Recipes using prunes
- Spiced pork belly stuffed with prunes
- Roasted goose stuffed with apples and prunes
- Baked sausages with prunes and walnut gremolata
How to use leftover prunes
- Sweeten a smoothie
Whizz prunes into smoothies for natural sweetness. Try blending oats, almond milk, banana, prunes and almond butter with ice. - Flapjack
For a fruity, chewy treat, stir a few chopped prunes into flapjack mixture and bake. Search for a recipe at deliciousmagazine.co.uk. - Boozy sauce
Soak prunes in cognac for a few hours, then add to a red wine or port sauce and serve with steak or venison.
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