Drunken Prunes Recipe

How to make it

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• . Stir tea and water in a small bowl; let steep for 5 minutes.
• Strain into a medium saucepan; stir in brown sugar.
• Bring to a boil over high heat; boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Place prunes in a large bowl; stir in hot syrup.
• Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
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• Meanwhile, sterilize two 1-pint canning jars by steaming them upside down, their lids alongside, in a closed steamer for 10 minutes; or place in a large pot and cover by 1 inch of water and boil for 10 minutes.
• . Drain prunes, reserving liquid separately.
• Whisk Armagnac (or cognac) into the liquid.
• Pack each sterilized jar with half the prunes.
• Nestle half the vanilla bean in each jar.
• Pour 1/2 cup of the Armagnac mixture into each jar.
• Seal and turn upside down to blend ingredients.
• Set right side up and store in the refrigerator for 1 week to plump.
• RECIPE TIPS:
• Tip
• Refrigerate the prunes in sealed jars for up to 2 months.
• When giving, include a card with serving suggestions: "Spoon these 'drunken prunes' over vanilla frozen yogurt, mascarpone cheese or plain yogurt."