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Pitted Prunes — Soft, Juicy, Naturally Sweet
Fibre-rich, antioxidant-packed and irresistibly sweet — our Superior Pitted Prunes bring flavour and nourishment to any meal or snack.
🍇 Why they’re loved:
- Sun-dried to maintain natural sweetness and soft texture
- Packed with fibre, antioxidants and essential nutrients
- A delicious addition to your daily diet
🥣 How to enjoy:
- Snack straight from the pack
- Add to baked goods, cereals or salads
- Blend into smoothies or energy bars for extra fibre
Premium Pitted Prunes are a dependable dried fruit for UK kitchens that want taste and convenience in one pack.
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping : On all orders over £40.00 (Mainland UK Only)
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Enjoy the deep, caramel sweetness and juicy chew of our premium pitted prunes. We source our dried plums directly from top orchards in Chile, where ideal growing conditions produce plump fruit with rich natural juices, high dietary fibre, and complete pit removal for easy daily use. Available in 500g, 750g and 1kg packs, delivered across the UK with free delivery on orders over £40.
About Our Pitted Prunes
Prunes are specific varieties of plum (Prunus domestica) chosen for their high sugar content and dense flesh. Rather than fermenting during drying, these plums dry into dark, tender fruits with a deep, rich sweetness and no bitter undertones.
We select large, uniform plums and pit them cleanly without damaging the delicate outer skin. Free from added sugars, synthetic colourants, or artificial sweeteners, our pitted prunes offer a 100% natural dried fruit ready for snacking, home baking, and savoury cooking.
Health Benefits of Pitted Prunes
Integrating pitted prunes into your daily meals delivers a rich array of plant nutrients, dietary fibre, and trace minerals:
- Digestive Wellness: Rich in insoluble fibre and natural sorbitol, prunes support healthy digestive motility and comfortable bowel function.
- Bone Health Support: Contains essential vitamin K, boron, and manganese, which help preserve bone density and support structural strength.
- Potassium & Copper: Delivers high levels of potassium to maintain healthy fluid balance and muscle function, along with copper for iron metabolism.
- Sustained Energy: High natural fruit sugars pair with dietary fibre to provide steady energy release without sharp blood sugar spikes.
How to Use Pitted Prunes in Baking & Cooking
Pitted prunes add natural moisture, dark colour, and complex sweetness to both sweet and savoury dishes:
- Savoury Stews & Tagines: Simmer whole prunes in slow-cooked lamb casseroles, beef tagines, or chicken dishes to balance rich spices with subtle fruit acidity.
- Rich Fruitcakes & Breads: Chop prunes into artisan fruit loaves, spiced tea cakes, or chocolate flapjacks to keep bakes moist and soft for days.
- Homemade Fruit Compote: Simmer prunes with a cinnamon stick, orange peel, and water for 15 minutes to create a warm compote for breakfast porridge or yoghurt.
- Natural Purees & Spreads: Blend pitted prunes with warm water until smooth to make a natural fruit spread or butter substitute for baking.
To expand your dried fruit cupboard, pair prunes with our plump jumbo black raisins, sweet golden raisins, or raw goji berries. Explore our complete dried fruits category for more options.
Pitted Prunes vs Fresh Plums vs Dates
Understanding how prunes differ from other sweet fruits helps you choose the right ingredient for your recipe:
| Fruit | Water Content | Texture | Flavour Profile & Best Use |
| Pitted Prunes | Medium (30%) | Soft, chewy, & dense | Deep caramel sweetness; ideal for baking & tagines |
| Fresh Plums | High (87%) | Firm & juicy | Tart-sweet; best eaten fresh or in crumbles |
| Medjool Dates | Low (20%) | Sticky & fibrous | Heavy molasses sweetness; ideal for raw energy bites |
Storage & Shelf Life
Because prunes contain natural moisture, proper storage prevents them from drying out or hardening over time.
- Pantry Storage: Keep unopened bags in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat. Unopened packs remain fresh for up to 12 months.
- Airtight Storage: Once opened, seal the pouch tightly or transfer the prunes to an airtight container to retain their soft, plump texture.
- Refrigeration: Storing opened containers in the fridge helps keep the fruit juicy and prevents moisture loss during warmer months.
For more ideas, read 3-Ingredient Prune & Walnut Brownies (No Refined Sugar).
| Weight | 500g, 750g, 1kg |
|---|
Ingredients: Pitted prunes (100%).
Allergy advice: Packed in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and wheat gluten.
| Brand | Chandra Foods |
|---|---|
| Product type | Stoneless dried prunes |
| Pack sizes | 500g, 750g, 1kg |
| Suitable for | Vegetarians and vegans |
| Allergens | Packed in a facility that also handles peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds and wheat gluten. |
| Packed in | London, United Kingdom |
| Best for | Snacking, porridge, stewed prunes, baking |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, reseal the pack or move the contents to an airtight container. |
| Shelf life | See the Best Before date printed on the pack. |
| Packed by | Chandra Foods Ltd., Unit 3, Lower Place Business Centre, Steele Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7AT |
| Goes well with | Pairs well with Jumbo Black Raisins and Goji Berries. Browse all dried fruits uk or add premium nuts for a home trail mix. |
| Typical nutrition information | per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy kJ/kcal | 1006 / 240 |
| Fat | 0.38 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 63.9 g |
| of which sugars | 38.1 g |
| Fibre | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 2.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Frequently Asked Questions
We use modern pitting equipment to remove pits cleanly from our prunes. However, as with all pitted stone fruits, occasional small pit fragments may remain, so we advise a quick check before baking or serving to small children.
A standard serving of 4 to 5 prunes (around 30g to 40g) provides approximately 3g of dietary fibre, making it an effective daily portion to support normal digestion.
Yes. You can blend pitted prunes with warm water to create a smooth puree, then use it to replace up to half the sugar or butter in chocolate cakes, brownies, and muffins to add natural moisture and sweetness.
No. Our pitted prunes contain 100% natural fruit with no added refined sugars, high-fructose corn syrup, or artificial flavourings.
Elaine Foster –
I use prunes regularly and these were exactly what I was looking for. They’re soft, easy to eat and not overly sticky. Packaging kept them fresh.
Paul Reynolds –
Satisfied
Arrived on time and well packed.
Kavita Joshi –
Using these regularly now. Quality seems consistent.
Neil Carter –
Bought this as part of a grocery order. No issues.
Fiona West –
Not dry at all. Quite pleased with these.
Sanjay Patel –
Arrived sealed properly. Using a few each day.
Margaret Collins –
I ordered these for regular use. Prunes are soft and easy to eat.