Goldilocks would be thrilled with prunes. They’re not too sweet, not too sour, not too sticky, and not too dry. They have a subtle sweetness tempered by a rich, earthy tang and a gorgeous jammy texture. Because prunes, it turns out, are incredibly tasty.

But unlike basically every other food I’ve started eating for health reasons, I didn’t stop. Prunes, I am here to tell you, deserve a makeover.Īdmittedly, when I first introduced prunes into my daily eating habits, I did so because I was taking iron supplements, which have a notorious reputation for causing constipation. They hold so much potential, and we’re squandering it. Forget dates, or raisins, or dried cranberries: Given the choice, I will always take a prune. Because prunes are, without a doubt, actually the best of the dried fruits. But I won’t stand for it a moment longer. Even their mere mention is guaranteed to turn up many a wrinkled nose. For too long, prunes have been relegated to the health food aisle, paraded out only as a solution to immovable bowels.

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