Prunes in Burgundy

By corlear

Pruneaux au Bourgogne
Preparation: none
Soaking: 48 hours

Ingredients

• 1 lb. prunes
• 21/4 cups (UK 1 pint) hot water
• 2/3 cup (54 oz.) sugar
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1 bottle fine red Burgundy

Preparation

Step 1

Wash the prunes and place in a bowl. Pour over the hot water and soak for 24 hours.

Drain; dry in a cloth. Replace in the bowl, add the sugar and vanilla bean. Pour over the wine, which must be a very good one. Let stand for 24 hours in a warm spot.

Remove the vanilla bean. Serve the prunes in a crystal compote dish with unfrosted vanilla cupcakes.