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I have just read in the Times2 supplement about using prunes in recipes instead of fat. Sounds weird, but must be true. It's been writtne by their nutritionist. Apparently what you do is lliquidise 250g of dried prunes with 6 tbsp of hot water to the consistency of single cream. You just swap each gram of fat for a gram of prune puree.
Prune puree has around 93 calories in 2 tbsp compared with 265 cals in the same weight of butter or marg. This lowers the fat and calorie content, boosts the fibre content and adds some iron and calcium too. You may be able to cut back on sugar as the puree is quite sweet.
If you are interested in finding out more, the website is timesonline.co.uk/healthclub
I might give it a try.
Lyn
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Hmm, think I'll wait until you tell us how it turns out, Lyn! But if it works then it certainly sounds useful.
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as Ann mentioned in another post.... beware of wind....;)
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Erm....PRUNE pastry on a steak and kidney pie? Well, I suppose it takes all sorts and it may be OK in cakes. It'll be interesting to see how it combines with sugar and eggs!
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Im keen on that not so sure other half would be lol melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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Thanks Lyn, as soon as the snow has cleared and it's safe to go out, I'm off to buy prunes!
Love,
Barbara
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Lyn - I tried to find this on the url that you gave, but it goes through to the Times health club which you have to register with. Ann "I cannot do everything. I accept that. Not being able to do everything is no excuse for doing nothing." ~ Helen Keller
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Might be worth a look for me- fat and sugar is my downfall diet wise!!
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Jean - I think the idea was to use it for making biscuits, not steak & kidney pie!! It would taste most peculiar. When I've got through my low fat biscuits and cakes I made over Christmas, I may give it a try.
Ann- I'm sorry you couldn't access the website, I copied the web address from the paper. If I've still got the cutting, I could send it to you, although I don't really have any more information than I put in the message.
Love Lyn
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i found this if it helps xxx www.sunsweet.co.uk/vgm_product.aspx?product_id=1 - Cached prunes are now on my shopping list for as soon as i can get to the supermarket.... ~ Liz xx WELL DONE Lyn - this may well be the most useful topic so far this year!  Thank YOU!
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Thanks Liz, I got it and printed it off. I don't do much baking, but will give it a go. Ann "I cannot do everything. I accept that. Not being able to do everything is no excuse for doing nothing." ~ Helen Keller
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umm nice try but hel know he Chef trained good tastebuds lol. i dont do baking anyhow much hands arms wont let me lol. melly cuddly cats make my world seem so much more fun
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My aunt used to make a stew using prunes instead of carrots. She was a wonderful cook but this was the one dish I never liked. On the other hand my parents loved it!
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I make quite a few savoury dishes using fruit, plums, apricots etc. It adds another dimension to the meal, and we both like it.
Thanks for the sunsweet website, Lizzie.
Lyn
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