SALADITOS AKA SALTED PLUMS

I remember running around with the other kids on the block sucking on salted plums as a little girl.  I forgot all about them until someone mentioned them and how expensive they are now for just a few dried plums.  I thought since I had a bag of dried but soft prunes I would make some.  They came out wonderful.  So with that, I thought I'd share. This is not for all folks but 4 dried prunes holds a lot of potassium.

Ingredients:  

• One bag soft dried prunes. Pitted is best but not necessary about 3 lbs
• One cup salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon citric acid 
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne red pepper (Optional)

Instructions:

• Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.  
• Add prunes and mix well. 
• Let sit  12 hours in the bowl. Then brush off excess salt
• Put on a cookie sheet to let air dry. Or put in oven lowest temperature to desired texture. 3 to 6 hrs.
• Store in a air tight container once cooled.

It makes a great stocking stuffer, or a nice tray at a party.or to just reminesque old time memories. Just pop one of these salty sour dried plums.  It would make every hair on your body stand on its ends.  Lol.

 Well, for those interested now you know how easy it is to make.  Please feel free to share with others on Instagram, facebook, Pinterest, or your own collection of recipes...be my guest.  Thanks for stopping by.  Till the next time...many blessings.

Sincerely,

Mary Helen

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