California Prunes = Flavor + Versatility

California Prunes taste—and pair—like no other prunes in the world. Rich and smooth, with an ability to enhance both sweet and savory flavors, California Prunes are naturally nutritious and surprisingly versatile.

Explore Prune Flavor Pairings

From dark chocolate to craft beer and miso to anchovies, California Prunes pair perfectly with a wide array of ingredients. They not only lend delicious sweetness and depth of flavor to dishes, but offer a “meaty” texture too, which makes plant-based dishes more satisfying.

Dark | Earthy | Toasty | Cooked

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
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

Featured Parings + Ideas:

Profiles: Key Prune Flavor Pairings

  1. California Prunes + Walnuts = Earthy, Tannins, Bitter, Fatty
  2. California Prunes + Miso = Fermented, Salty, Sweet
  3. California Prunes + Anchovy = Umami, Salty, Sweet, Savory, Earthy
  4. California Prunes + Ginger = Earthy, Spicy, Winter, Zingy
  5. California Prunes + Fresh Herbs = Fresh, Herbal, Green
  6. California Prunes + Feta = Tart, Salty, Creamy, Briny, Umami
  7. California Prunes + Squash = Earthy, Neutral, Sweet, Vegetal, Autumnal
  8. California Prunes + Warm Spices = Sweet, Spicy, Autumnal
  9. California Prunes + Chocolate = Sweet, Earthy, Deep
  10. California Prunes + Olives = Briny, Salty, Umami

Cooking Ideas + Tips

Whole, diced, or pureed, California Prunes go with proteins and grains, on salads and cereals, and in sauces and baked goods. Here are some tips for incorporating prunes into dishes every day.

Have a Snack

California Prunes are delicious straight from the bag or box. They are portable, convenient, and require no prep work or refrigeration. Keep a bag in your car, office, pantry and gym bag to always have some fruit on hand.

Pair With Unexpected Ingredients

From dark chocolate to craft beer, miso to anchovies, prunes pair perfectly with a wide array of ingredients. They lend a delicious sweetness, and a “meaty” texture for satisfying plant-based dishes. The fabulous prune flavor pairings are almost endless.

Make a Sugar Swap

The natural sweetness of prunes make them a perfect ingredient for reducing sugar. Try adding diced prunes to baked goods for a chewy pop of sweetness, reduce prune juice for a versatile glaze for meats or vegetables, or add prune puree to sauces and dressings to balance acidic flavors.

Add to Recipes for Moisture + as a Fat Replacement

Because of the natural moisture and fiber content in prunes, adding prune puree to baked goods results in a product that is more moist, even with reduced oil – without sacrificing flavor. From cookies to cakes, and even meat dishes like meatballs and burgers, prunes can be your secret ingredient for achieving the perfect texture.