Prunes in Syrup

Ingredients

• 500 g dried Bosnian prunes
• 4 dl good red wine
• 2 dl water
• 1 small glass marsala
• 100 g white sugar
• 1 small piece cinnamon

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the prunes two hours, then drain.
2. Boil gently half an hour, covered, in the red wine, water, marsala, sugar and cinnamon until softened.
3. 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.