Dried Plums (Prunes)

Did you know you can make your own dried plums (prunes) with just fresh plums and a food dehydrator or oven? Here’s an easy recipe with no added sugar.

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There’s nothing I like more than a dried plums! Also know as prunes ;) When i’m in the mood though, I also love making homemade dried apricots, dried mango and dehydrated blueberries.

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How to Make Dried Plums

1. Prep the Plums. Wash, halve, and pit plums (quarter if large). Arrange cut-side up on dehydrator trays or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
   
2. Dry the Plums (In a Food Dehydrator): Set to 135°F and dry 12–24 hours until leathery but pliable.
3. Dry the Plums (In an Oven): Bake at 175°F (or lowest setting) for 6–10 hours, flipping halfway and keeping the oven door slightly open.
4. Cool and Store. Let plums cool fully, then store in an airtight container.

(Also try: Plum Jam)

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Storage Instructions

To Store (Room Temperature): Room temperature: Store completely cooled dried plums in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 month.

To Store (In Refrigerator): Refrigerate for up to 6 months.

Dried Plums (Prunes)

Did you know you can make your own dried plums (prunes) with just fresh plums and a food dehydrator or oven? Here's an easy recipe with no sugar added.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 12 hours hrs

Total Time: 12 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 12

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 pounds plums, ripe, but firm

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Instructions 

How to Make Dried Plums in a Dehydrator:

• Wash the plums and cut them in half. Remove the pits.
• If the plums are large, you can cut them into quarters for faster drying.
• Place the plum halves cut-side up on dehydrator trays, leaving space between each piece.
• Set the dehydrator to 135°F for fruit.
• Dry for 12 to 24 hours, depending on plum size and juiciness. They should be dry and leathery on the outside but still a little pliable inside—not sticky or wet.
• Let the dried plums cool completely before storing.

How to Make Dried Plums in an Oven:

• Wash, halve, and pit the plums. Cut into quarters if they’re large.
• Set to 175°F or your oven’s lowest setting.
• Place the plums cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 6 to 10 hours, flipping them halfway through. Keep the oven door slightly open to let moisture escape.
• They should feel leathery, flexible, and not sticky.
• Let cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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