adapted from The Joy Of Cooking
1 lb dried prunes
1 to 1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 sliced lemon
1 stick cinnamon
Combine the water and dried prunes and bring to the boiling point.
Reduce the heat and gently simmer, about 20 minutes. Add the sugar and
cook for an additional 10 minutes. At this point you can add the lemon,
cinnamon, a vanilla bean, whatever you’d like.
Matt’s notes: Some recipes recommend soaking your prunes for 24 hours.
I’ve had luck with that method and also a disaster. Go figure.
- Recipe courtesy of Matt Armendariz