Name: Stewed Prunes with Rice (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Dried Prunes; 4 cups Water; 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves; 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice; 2 cups Water

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A comforting and simple dessert featuring tender stewed prunes served with fluffy rice. This is a traditional dish, perfect for a cozy evening.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 8

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Prunes
1 pound 450 g Dried Prunes
Liquid
4 cups 950 mL Water
cup 120 mL Granulated Sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Lemon Juice
Spices
tsp 2.5 mL Ground Cinnamon
tsp 1.25 mL Ground Cloves
Rice
1 cup 200 g Long-Grain White Rice
2 cups 475 mL Water

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Instructions

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Rinse the Prunes under cold water.
Combine Prunes, Water, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon, and Cloves in a medium saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until prunes are very tender.
While prunes are simmering, prepare the rice. Rinse the Rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine Rice and Water in a separate saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
Serve the stewed prunes warm over a bed of fluffy rice.