Orange And Brandied Prunes

Serve these brandy-sauced prunes over ice cream, pound cake, or both.

from Family Circle

Orange And Brandied Prunes
Servings: 8 Prep 10 mins Cook 5 mins Chill 24 hrs

Ingredients

  • 2 large oranges
  • 1 pound pitted prunes
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Make It

1. Remove rind from oranges, without bitter white pith. Cut into long, thin strips.

2. Halve oranges; squeeze juice from both oranges into medium-size saucepan. Add orange rind, prunes, water, honey and cinnamon; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until prunes are soft and plump. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in brandy and vanilla. Let cool to room temperature. Pour into refrigerator container; cover; refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Remove cinnamon stick and discard. Serve orange-prune mixture over ice cream and garnish with orange sections if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 8; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 225, Fat, total (g): , chol. (mg): , sat. fat (g): , carb. (g): 51, fiber (g): 6, pro. (g): 2, sodium (mg): 3, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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