Prunes In Red Wine Recipe

Name: Prunes In Red Wine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry red wine, preferably from Navarre; 2 3-inch strips orange peel; 10 black peppercorns; 6 cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 whole allspice; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 pound prunes with pits, or 12 ounces pitted prunes; 2 tablespoons triple sec; Softly whipped heavy cream or creme fraiche, optional, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups dry red wine, preferably from Navarre
2 3-inch strips orange peel
10 black peppercorns
6 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice
1/4 cup sugar
1 pound prunes with pits, or 12 ounces pitted prunes
2 tablespoons triple sec
Softly whipped heavy cream or creme fraiche, optional, for serving

1
Combine wine, orange peel, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks and allspice in a 2-quart saucepan.
2
Bring to a simmer.
3
Stir in sugar.
4
Simmer 10 minutes.
5
Add prunes, simmer 10 minutes more.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Stir in triple sec.
8
Transfer to a bowl, cover and set aside up to 3 hours before serving, turning prunes in wine syrup from time to time.
9
Strain, reserving syrup in a bowl.
10
Return prunes to syrup and discard spices.
11
Serve at once, with a dollop of cream if desired, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry red wine, preferably from Navarre, 2 3-inch strips orange peel, 10 black peppercorns, 6 cloves, and more.

Yes, Prunes In Red Wine falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Prunes In Red Wine

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