Photo: Triple Raspberry Brownie Recipe
Ingredients
For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup moist prunes (recommended: Sunsweet)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened organic applesauce (recommended: Santa Cruz)
- 1 (19.5-ounce) box brownie mix (recommended: Betty Crocker)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/3 cup oil
- 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur (recommended: Framboise) or water
- 1/3 cup 100 percent raspberry fruit spread or preserves
For the raspberry sauce:
- 2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed (recommended: Dole)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons raspberry liqueur (recommended: Framboise)
- Fresh raspberries, for garnish
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
For the brownies:
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9 by 9-inch baking pan with butter flavored cooking spray; set aside.
In a blender, puree prunes and applesauce. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Add the brownie mix, egg whites, oil, and raspberry liqueur or water to mixing bowl. Beat for 1 minute with a wooden spoon until smooth. Transfer to prepared baking pan; set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the preserves. Drizzle over brownies. Swirl with a table knife.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove and cool completely before cutting.
For the raspberry sauce:
Puree thawed raspberries, honey, and liqueur in blender. Push through a fine mesh strainer; set aside.
To serve, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons coulis on a plate. Place brownie in center of coulis. Garnish with 3 to 5 fresh raspberries and a fresh mint sprig.
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By rogerbuck
on January 18, 2011
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These brownies were great. I had a bit of trouble making the prune and apple sauce puree (i ended up with small bits of prune, but the end result was very good and everyone loved them. I will definately be making these again!
By scottandstacy02...
Elwood, IN
on September 17, 2009
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These were moist and sweet and yummy, My husband bought a brownie mix with walnuts and chocolate in it and we had rasberry jam. and the topping was strawberries. They were rich and easy and healthy I topped with the Strawberries and put whipped topping and and put some on the whipped topping. This is healthy and good and I will make it alot.
By vnsantana1255_1...
White Plains, NY
on May 05, 2009
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I loved this recipe!! Do not omit the prunes, as it adds moisture, and taste great. This recipe is super moist, and super delicious. Yummm
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