Prunes' lovely mellow flavour can be used to great effect in both sweet and savoury dishes. They contain high levels of antioxidants and have been used in home remedies for centuries.

Find some wondeful recipes using prunes in this collection, including Pascal Aussignac's prune and Armagnac dessert, Bruno Loubet's prune and Gorgonzola canapé, and Theo Randall's panna cotta with marinated prunes and hazelnut croquante.