Acaramelados Almond Stuffed Prunes Recipes

ACARAMELADOS (ALMOND STUFFED PRUNES)

Steps:

• Prepare prunes by cutting them in half making a pocket to stuff them.
• In a food processor mix almonds, powder sugar, egg, lemon juice and cognac until it turns into a paste.
• Roll small balls with the almond paste and fill the prunes.
• Let them dry for an hour.
• Caramel: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring with a wooden spoon just until sugar dissolves. Then bring to a boil without stirring. Continue cooking to a medium to deep amber color.
• Cover stuffed prunes with caramel and let them cool down until harden.

ALMOND-STUFFED BACON-WRAPPED PRUNES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 450 degrees F/230 degrees C.
• Stuff the prunes with the almonds. Cut the bacon in half and wrap a piece around each prune. Set on a baking sheet and broil until the bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes, turning once. Serve hot with cocktail picks for spearing.

PRUNES STUFFED WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Blanch almonds by placing in bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drain, let cool and rub skins off each almond.
• Stuff each prune with a blanched almond. Place in saucepan and add wine and seasonings. Simmer for 10-15 minutes over low heat.