Prune Far Recipe: Breton Dessert

Ingredients:

• 1 cup prunes
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 cup milk
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting the top (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add the prunes. Let them sit for 10 minutes before draining the water and cutting the prunes into small pieces.
3. Combine the sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and milk in a large mixing bowl.
4. Beat the mixture on medium speed until it forms a smooth batter.
5. Fold in the pieces of prunes and pour the mixture into the greased baking dish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until it sets with a slight wobble.
7. When it’s finished cooking, remove it from the oven and let it cool before serving.
8. You can dust the top of the Prune Far with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

Serving Suggestions:

Prune Far can be served warm or chilled as a dessert. It’s a creamy, sweet custard-like cake with a delicious pruney flavor. For an extra touch of indulgence, serve with whipped cream.

Verdict:

This Prune Far recipe is a classic French dessert hailing from the Brittany region of France. It’s a simple dessert made with wholesome ingredients and packs tons of flavor. You’re sure to enjoy the fusion of sweetened custard, prunes, and cinnamon in every bite of this delicious dessert.