STEWED PRUNES

 Ingredients:

Prunes – 450 gms

Boiling water – 1 l

Lemon slices -3

Sugar – 75-125 ml

Method:

• ·         Cover prunes with the boiling water, add lemon slices. Simmer until tender (30-40 min),
• ·         Add sugar, allow the liquid to return to a boil, lift out the fruit and continue to simmer the syrup if a thicker liquid is desired.
• ·         Pour over the fruit, serve cold.

For Spiced prunes:

Add ½ cinnamon stick to the boiling water. Use as garnish for roast pork or a salad plate.