Agen Pruneaux French Flavour Unpitted Prunes, 500g

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A large bag of chewy, delicious, Agen Prunes, Unpitted. If you still have memories of Prunes being used for medicinal purposes - we did - then think again, these are something special and really should be tasted. Tasty, the Agen prune has been part of the local culinary heritage in the South West of France for centuries. Growing plum trees in the South West of France started in the 12th century when the crusaders (especially some of monks) brought Damson plum trees back from their Syrian expeditions and planted them near the villages of Clairac, Saint Vite and in the Lot et Garonne area. The sunny climate and the ideal soil of Agen County enabled plum trees growing up and producing sweet and tasty fruits. The Ente plum once dried turned into a « prune » and was shipped by boat from the port of Agen on the Garonne river towards Bordeaux and overseas. It became famous as the Agen prune, which is now an "Appellation d'origine Protégée" (A protected Product). It is well known and sort after all over Europe. Producing Agen prune takes several years. The first harvest can only take place once the tree is 7 years old. Only dropping plums are harvested, this is the way to reach maturity and the right sugar content. The harvest takes over several weeks from mid august to mid September. Use as a snack or in cooking. Eat as they are as a snack or steam to re-hydrate and use as a desert or in cooking. Try placing the prunes in an oven proof dish in water and a couple of table spoons of sugar and place in an oven on a low heat for 4 hours. The prunes absorb the water and sugar, resulting in a delicious, sticky sweet dish which can be served hot or cold. Additional Information This product is free from additives and preservatives. It will generally have a shelf life of at least 2 months.

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