Homemade Prune Juice

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It was so easy to make. I didn't take measurements though.

About 1.5 - 2 cupes prunes

Enough water to cover the prunes by an inch or so (unless you're using the

boiling method, then cover them by about 2 inches)

Add prunes and water to a covered pot and put over high heat. Bring to a boil

and lower heat to a simmer for 2 hours. Stir occassionaly.

*** I forgot my prunes on high and when I walked in the kitchen I heard them

boiling away. Thank goodness I caught them before all the water boiled out and

they stuck to the bottom. But stewing them was my plan. I only boiled them for

about 15 minutes so if you're in a pinch for time, you could try it this way.

Just be careful and watch them closely. Even with the lid on, most of the water

boiled out.

Very carefully add the cooked prunes plus the water to a blender or food

processor. I could have used my immersion (stick) blender too. If you are

worried about it being hot, let it cool a bit. When using my blender, I take the

middle part out of the lid, cover it with a thick towel, and blend. (Love the

food network for cooking tips.) You may have to add water as you're blending if

the mixture gets too thick. Once completely blended, I put them back in the pot

and added water until I thought it was the correct drinking consistency.

I'm sure this will stay good for at least 2 weeks. It made about 2 quarts of

prune juice. I'm drinking 1 cup of this each morning on an emmpty stomach. The

first 2 days I had BMs within 2 hours of drinking it. The last 2 days I have had

a BM. But, that's how it always is with me. C protocols don't really work on me.

I've tried EVERYTHING... Elaine's C protocol (minus muffins cause I can't eat

nut flours), magnesium, mirilax, and prunes. Prunes seem to be the only thing

that don't cause me intestinal discomfort. If I take too much magnesium or

mirilax the C gets worse and I have this terrible discomfort in my gut until I

finally have a very water and huge BM. I've tried varying amounts of both over

the last 20 months. So, I stick with prunes.

I feel much better making my own prunes and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than

purchasing prune juice. I bought the R W Knudsen (sp) which wasn't the Just

Juice line, but the lid said no sugar added. It was $6 for 4 cups. I made 8 cups

for less than a $1.

Misty Kimble

CD - no meds

SCD - 20 months