Stuffed Prunes

Name: Stuffed Prunes (‘Injas Mahshi)
Yield: Makes 5 servings
Cuisine: Iraqi
Ingredients: 20 prunes, soaked overnight in hot brewed tea, such as Earl Grey; 1 tablespoon rose water (may be laced with a dash of brandy); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) granulated sugar; Whipped cream; 20 walnut pieces, toasted

‘Injas Mahshi

Preparation info

Makes
5
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Delights from the Garden of Eden

By Nawal Nasrallah

Published 2019

About

Prunes prepared this way are transformed into a refreshing dessert, served chilled and garnished with a dollop of whipped cream. Brewed tea adds enticing depth to the stuffed prunes.

Ingredients

20 prunes, soaked overnight in hot brewed tea, such as Earl Grey
20 walnut pieces, toasted
½ cu

Asia
Iraq
Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Drain prunes, and reserve the liquid. Then stuff them with walnut pieces.
In a small pot combine sugar, lemon juice, and 1 cup (250 ml) of the reserved liquid. If not enough is left, add water to make 1 cup. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook