Tea Infused Prune Spread -

Tea Infused Prune Spread

Breakfast

Fresh prunes simmered in just-brewed Earl Grey tea make for a delicious spread for your favorite breakfast meals.

About 10 minutes (plus 1 hr chilling)

About 30 minutes

1Steep tea bags for 5 minutes in a teapot or kettle, covered. Remove tea bags and throw them away.
2Place a large saucepan over high heat. Add tea and prunes, bring to a boil. When boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium-high. Simmer 5 minutes, transfer to blender. Puree until smooth.

3Transfer mixture back to pan and place pan back over high heat. Add sugar and lemon rind, stir to combine.
4Bring to a boil then reduce heat back to medium and simmer 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring frequently. Add vanilla, stir.
5Remove from heat and transfer to plastic container. Cool in refrigerator at least 1 hour, up to 2 months. Serve with whole-wheat toast, muffins, fruit, etc.

Serving Size: 1 Tbsp.

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Breakfast

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: N/A

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.