Prunes in Syrup
Origin: Florence, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- g dried Bosnian prunes
- dl good red wine
- dl water
- small glass marsala
- g white sugar
- small piece cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash and soak the prunes two hours, then drain.
- Boil gently half an hour, covered, in the red wine, water, marsala, sugar and cinnamon until softened.
- Lift out into a dish, reduce the syrup 8-10 minutes uncovered, and pour over. Cinnamon may be swapped for vanilla, citron or orange zest.