Cooking with Prunes
California Prunes = Flavour + Versatility
The pairing options are endless when it comes to California Prunes. Add them to baked goods to substitute for oils, fats or sugars, or use them to balance the acidity in sauces or dressings. Savoury or sweet, California Prunes are a delicious addition to any dish and are a nutritious alternative to artificial ingredients.. Whole, diced or pureed, California Prunes go with proteins, on salads and cereals, and in sauces and baked goods.
- California Prunes + Squash = Earthy, Neutral, Sweet, Vegetal, Autumnal
- California Prunes + Ginger = Earthy, Spicy, Winter, Zingy
- California Prunes + Walnuts = Earthy, Tannins, Bitter, Fatty
Pairing Flavour Profiles
From dark chocolate to craft beer and miso to anchovies, California Prunes pair perfectly with a wide array of ingredients. They not only lend a delicious sweetness, but a “meaty” texture, which makes plant-based dishes more satisfying.
Dark | Earthy | Toasty | Cooked
| CALIFORNIA PRUNES AND… | TASTING NOTES | CALIFORNIA PRUNES AND… | TASTING NOTES |
| WALNUTS | Earthy, Tannins, Bitter, Fatty | MISO | Fermented, Salty, Sweet |
| DARK CHOCOLATE | Bitter, Tannins, Sweet, Earthy, Deep | CRAFT BEER | Fermented, Sweet, Bitter, Umami |
| PROSCIUTTO | Salty, Fatty, Creamy, Umami | OLIVE OIL | Bitter, Mouthfeel, Fatty, Peppery |
| GINGER | Earthy, Spicy, Wintery, Zingy | SQUASH | Earthy, Neutral, Sweet, Vegetal, Autumnal |
Bright | Contrasting | Fresh
| CALIFORNIA PRUNES AND… | TASTING NOTES | CALIFORNIA PRUNES AND… | TASTING NOTES |
| OLIVES | Salty, Briny, Umami, Green | MINT | Fresh, Herbal, Spicy, Green |
| FETA | Tart, Salty, Creamy, Briny, Umami | GRAPEFRUIT | Sour, Bitter, Citrus, Bright, Fresh |
| POMEGRANATE | Astringent, Sharp, Fresh, Zingy | PASSIONFRUIT | Sharp, Sweet, Fruity, Fresh |
| BITTER GREENS (ENDIVE) | Bitter, Fresh, Green | PRESERVED LEMON | Citrus, Salty, Bright, Bitter |