Personally, I think prunes get a bad wrap. They’re usually associated with the elderly, improving “regular” digestion, and viewed overall with disgust and something to be poked fun at. (A certain episode of Star Trek Voyager where prune juice is referred to as a “warrior’s drink” comes to mind! haha!)
I’m not ashamed to admit that I love prunes. I think they have a wonderfully dark, complex flavor. In fact, they are sometimes used as a substitute for chocolate in recipes. I think everyone should at least try prunes once in their dried form – not necessarily as a glass of prune juice though. That’s a whole different experience!
