Prunes offer a natural sweetness that makes them an excellent ingredient in many different recipes, from entrees to desserts.

For example, prunes can be used in smoothies. Simply blend them with chilled milk, bananas, ice cubes and almonds and you've got a satisfying start to your day — or a snack to keep you going all afternoon.

Interested in adding a bit of Scandinavian flair to a holiday meal? Stuff a turkey with breadcrumbs, pitted prunes, apple slices and juniper berries to create a mouth-watering entrée that's so delicious it could become a new family tradition.

And what about dessert? From cakes, tarts and pies to puddings, muffins and trifles, canned prunes can be the main ingredient in a wide variety of dessert recipes that are sure to be a hit for everyone in your crew.

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