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Pitted Prunes (Dried Plums), Unsweetened, Soft-Dried

California Prunes Worth Keeping in the Pantry

These are soft dried prunes from California, pitted, with no sugar added. The texture is chewy and yielding. The flavor is deep, jammy, and naturally sweet from d'Agen plums concentrated through slow-drying rather than sweetened after the fact.

Pits are already removed. The bag is resealable. They're ready to eat, bake with, or cook into savory dishes without any prep.

A genuinely versatile fiber-rich dried fruit that earns its place as a baking pantry staple and everyday snack. Sizes run from 8 oz to 5 lb. Free shipping on every order.

Prunes or Dried Plums? Here Is the Difference

Same fruit. Two names.

Prunes is the traditional culinary term used in French, Moroccan, and European cooking for centuries. Dried plums is the modern American label introduced in 2000. The product underneath is identical: slow-dried d'Agen plum varieties, pitted and shelf-stable.

Both names appear in recipes interchangeably. These work for either.

What These Soft Dried Prunes Taste Like

D'Agen plums have a naturally high sugar content that concentrates during slow-drying without any additions. What comes through is a dark, jammy sweetness with a slightly tangy finish. Richer and more complex than raisins. Softer and less cloying than medjool dates.

The texture is soft and dense. Chewy enough to satisfy on its own. Firm enough to hold up when chopped into baked goods without dissolving into the batter.

Per one ounce (four to five prunes): 67 calories, 2 grams of fiber, 14 grams of natural fruit sugar. Nothing added.

Unsweetened Prunes for Baking and Snacking

Baking

Chopped unsweetened prunes fold into sticky toffee pudding, spice cakes, oatmeal cookies, and fruitcakes. Blended into a smooth prune puree, they work as a moisture base in muffin and cake batters. The depth of flavor they contribute is something raisins cannot replicate.

Savory Cooking

Classic French lapin aux pruneaux and beef daube both build around prunes as a balancing element against rich, gamey meats. Moroccan tagines follow the same sweet-savory logic. Pork stuffings, duck glazes, and holiday roast preparations all use prunes as a natural sweetener in savory contexts.

Cheese Boards and Charcuterie

Whole pitted prunes sit cleanly on a board alongside aged goat cheese, blue cheese, pâté, prosciutto, and cured meats. A pairing with deep roots in French and Spanish table traditions.

Everyday Snacking and Breakfast

Eat them as a shelf-stable snack straight from the resealable bag. Chop into overnight oats, bircher muesli, or yogurt. Mix into homemade trail mix alongside walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.

How to Use Soft Dried Prunes in the Kitchen

Prune puree blends in seconds. Add four to five soft dried prunes to a blender with a splash of warm water and process until smooth. Use in cake batters, muffin bases, and spice breads as a flavor and moisture base. The puree keeps refrigerated for up to a week.

Whole prunes rehydrate quickly in warm water, juice, or wine for savory sauces and glazes. Chopped, they fold into grain salads, stuffings, and cheese boards without any soaking required.

Why Buy California Dried Plums Online from Nut Cravings

California-grown d'Agen prunes. Pitted. No sugar added. No preservatives.

Kosher Certified (BDMC / Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov), vegan, and naturally gluten-free. Packed fresh in Monroe, New York in a resealable bag that keeps texture consistent between uses. Bulk sizes from 8 oz to 5 lb suit home bakers, regular snackers, and commercial kitchens alike.

Buy prunes online from Nut Cravings and get free shipping on every order, no minimum required. Backed by our 100% Crackproof Guarantee.

Browse our dried fruits collection for more no-sugar-added options, pair with dried Turkish apricots for a mixed cooking and cheese board assortment, or explore dried apple rings for another unsweetened pantry staple.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these prunes pitted?

Yes. Stones are removed before packaging. Ready to eat or chop straight from the bag without any preparation. No cracking, no stone removal, no prep work required.

Do these unsweetened prunes have added sugar?

No. No cane sugar, juice concentrate, corn syrup, dextrose, or glazing of any kind. Sweetness comes entirely from the natural fruit sugars in d'Agen plums concentrated during slow-drying. The deep, jammy sweetness of quality dried prunes does not require any added sugar because the d'Agen variety is naturally high in fruit sugar that concentrates during drying into an intensely flavored finished product.

How many prunes should I eat per day for digestive health?

Four to six prunes (approximately one ounce) per day for general digestive support and everyday nutrition. This equals one full fruit serving per USDA Dietary Guidelines and provides approximately 2.8 grams of fiber, 280 milligrams of potassium, 22 micrograms of vitamin K, and meaningful sorbitol for gentle digestive regularity.

For active constipation relief, the clinical dose used in the 2011 Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics trial (which found prunes outperformed psyllium) was 50 grams (approximately 6 prunes) twice daily. Start with 2 to 3 prunes if you are new to eating prunes regularly, and increase gradually. Always eat prunes alongside adequate water intake since both the sorbitol and fiber mechanisms depend on adequate hydration to work optimally.

Are prunes good for bone health?

Yes, and the clinical evidence is specific and recent. A 2024 randomized controlled trial at Penn State University enrolled 235 postmenopausal women aged 55 to 75 over 12 months, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of prune effects on bone health to date. The trial found that 50 grams of daily prune consumption (approximately 5 to 6 prunes) prevented total hip bone mineral density loss at 6 months, with effects persisting through 12 months. Advanced 3D bone imaging further confirmed preservation of cortical bone density and estimated strength at the tibia.

The bone protection comes from multiple simultaneous mechanisms: boron (one of the most concentrated dietary sources, meeting the full 2 to 3 milligram daily requirement per 100 grams), vitamin K (required for osteocalcin activation and calcium binding in bone matrix), potassium (supports bone alkaline load), and chlorogenic acid polyphenols with documented antiresorptive properties in sixteen preclinical studies. Dr. Wallace identified 50 articles in PubMed studying prunes and bone density, confirming this is one of the most extensively documented food-bone relationships in nutrition research.

Are dried prunes good for people with diabetes?

In controlled portions, yes. Despite containing approximately 10.7 grams of natural sugar per ounce, prunes have a glycemic index of only 29 to 53. The fiber (1.9 grams per ounce), sorbitol, and chlorogenic acid collectively slow glucose absorption enough to produce a blood sugar response that is substantially more moderate than equivalent amounts of refined sugar. DrOracle (December 2025) confirms that despite high simple sugar content, prunes do not cause rapid blood sugar spikes because of this multi-mechanism glucose absorption delay.

Practical guidance: count the approximately 17.8 grams of total carbohydrates per ounce within your daily carbohydrate budget. Pair with protein or healthy fat to further moderate the blood glucose response. TSG Gordon Vale (December 2025) recommends starting with a smaller portion and gradually increasing for individuals with diabetes or digestive sensitivities. Discuss significant dietary changes with your physician or registered dietitian.

I take Warfarin (Coumadin). Can I eat prunes regularly?

Speak with your physician before adding prunes regularly to your diet if you are on Warfarin or any other vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant. Prunes contain vitamin K (approximately 17 micrograms per ounce), and Warfarin dosing is calibrated to your consistent daily vitamin K intake. Suddenly increasing or decreasing vitamin K intake through dietary changes can affect the effectiveness of the medication.

OrganicFoodGuides (May 2026) specifically notes that people taking blood thinners should maintain consistent vitamin K intake and that sudden increases in intake could affect medication effectiveness. Prunes are not exceptionally high in vitamin K compared to leafy greens, but they are higher than most other dried fruits. The key is consistency: eating a steady daily amount is safer from an anticoagulant management standpoint than eating large amounts occasionally.

What is the best way to use dried prunes in cooking and baking?

Prunes are among the most versatile dried fruits in savory and sweet cooking. Their deep, jammy sweetness and tangy finish work across applications where raisins would taste flat.

Sticky toffee pudding: the defining application. Chopped prunes are the traditional base ingredient. The prune's concentrated flavor creates the toffee-like depth that dates alone cannot achieve.
Prune puree for baking: blend 4 to 5 soft dried prunes with a splash of warm water until smooth. Use in cake batters, muffin bases, and spice breads as a moisture and flavor base. Keeps refrigerated for up to a week.
French lapin aux pruneaux: rabbit braised with prunes and white wine. The prunes balance the gaminess of the rabbit. The same principle applies to beef bourguignon variations and pork belly braises.
Moroccan tagine: lamb or chicken with prunes, preserved lemon, and spices. The prunes provide natural sweetness that balances the sour and spiced elements.
Cheese boards: alongside aged goat cheese, gorgonzola, blue cheese, pate, prosciutto, and cured meats. A classic French and Spanish table pairing.
Overnight oats and yogurt: chop and stir in for natural sweetness without added sugar.
Trail mix: alongside walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds. Prunes hold up in a bag better than softer dried fruits.

Are prunes and dried plums the same thing?

Yes. Same fruit, two names. Prunes is the traditional culinary term with centuries of use in French, Spanish, and Moroccan cooking. Dried plums is the modern American marketing label introduced in 2000 to rebrand the product for younger consumers. The fruit underneath is identical: slow-dried d'Agen plum varieties, pitted and shelf-stable. These Nut Cravings California prunes work in any recipe that calls for either prunes or dried plums.

Are these dried prunes Kosher certified?

Yes. Kosher Certified by the Beth Din Minchas Chinuch Tartikov (BDMC / TBD). The certification covers the complete product as packed and delivered. For restaurant, bakery, and food service buyers requiring Kosher certification documentation for commercial supply-chain requirements, documentation is available on request. Contact us at 877-471-4870 or through the contact form.

What sizes are available and is shipping free?

Available in 8 oz (0.5 lb), 1 lb (16 oz), 2 lb (32 oz), 3 lb (48 oz), and 5 lb (80 oz) sizes. The 8 oz and 1 lb sizes are ideal for first-time buyers and household snacking. The 2 lb size suits regular snackers and home bakers. The 3 lb and 5 lb sizes deliver the lowest per-ounce cost for people eating prunes daily for bone and digestive health, bakers, and commercial kitchens.

Free shipping on every order, no minimum required. Orders are packed at our Monroe, New York facility and typically ship within one to two business days. Most US addresses receive delivery in two to four business days. Every order is backed by our 100% Crackproof Guarantee full refund if you are not satisfied, no questions asked.

How do I store soft dried prunes after opening?

Reseal the bag firmly after every use and store away from heat and direct light.

Room temperature (sealed bag, cool dry location): up to 12 months of peak texture and flavor
Refrigerator (sealed bag or airtight container): up to 18 months
Freezer (airtight container): up to 24 months with no quality loss

Surface white crystals are natural sugar crystallization, not spoilage or mold. This is a normal occurrence with high-sugar dried fruit stored at room temperature and does not affect flavor or safety. For the 2 lb, 3 lb, and 5 lb bulk sizes, portion into smaller airtight containers immediately on arrival and freeze what you will not use within the next two months.

Can eating too many prunes be harmful?

In very large quantities, the sorbitol and fiber in prunes can cause loose stools, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that draws water into the colon, and at high doses this laxative effect can become uncomfortable. DrOracle (December 2025) specifically notes people prone to diarrhea should avoid prunes. For most adults, 5 to 10 prunes per day captures the full nutritional and digestive benefit without causing discomfort.

People with kidney disease may need to limit high-potassium foods including prunes. People on Warfarin should maintain consistent vitamin K intake. There is no selenium-style upper toxicity limit for prunes the way there is for Brazil nuts, but the practical ceiling is sorbitol tolerance and carbohydrate budget. Eating prunes from a large bag in front of a television is exactly the use case that turns a healthy habit into a digestive problem. Four to six prunes as a deliberate daily snack, not a bowlful eaten mindlessly.