Dried Plum (aka Prune) Puree

Place the dried plums and hot water in a food processor and process until smooth.

cook's notes

The puree is best used as a fat/oil substitute in chocolate baked goods such as brownies and dense, moist cakes such as carrot cake.

To use it, omit the fat/oil called for in the recipe and replace it with half as much puree. So, if your recipe calls for a cup of oil, omit the oil and replace it with half a cup of your homemade dried plum puree.

The dried plum will keep in the refrigerator in a covered glass container for about 2 months.