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Acaramelados (Almond Stuffed Prunes)

Here's how you make Acaramelados (Almond Stuffed Prunes)
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 32 ounces dried prunes (pitted)
  • 8 ounces almonds, toasted
  • 8 ounces powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cognac
  • FOR CARAMEL
  • 8 ounces granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Prepare prunes by cutting them in half making a pocket to stuff them.

  • Step 2: In a food processor mix almonds, powder sugar, egg, lemon juice and cognac until it turns into a paste.

  • Step 3: Roll small balls with the almond paste and fill the prunes.

  • Step 4: Let them dry for an hour.

  • Step 5: 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.

  • Step 6: Cover stuffed prunes with caramel and let them cool down until harden

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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