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Stewed Prunes

Stewed Prunes

Cuisine:World

Course:Dessert

0s prep 30m cook 30m ready

8 servings Bergamot-flavored Earl Grey tea is especially nice here, providing a tannic contrast to the sweet prunes.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 pound pitted prunes
  • ¼ cup sugar, or more to taste
  • (2 bags Earl Grey tea)
  • (½ lemon, sliced)
  • (1 cinnamon stick)

Let's Prepare

Collect

Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.

  • 1 pound pitted prunes
  • ¼ cup sugar, or more to taste
  • (2 bags Earl Grey tea)
  • (½ lemon, sliced)
  • (1 cinnamon stick)

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Cover with cold water in a saucepan: 1 pound pitted prunes

  2. Step 2.

    Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add: ¼ cup sugar, or more to taste; (2 bags Earl Grey tea); (½ lemon, sliced); (1 cinnamon stick)

  3. Step 3.

    Cook 10 minutes more. Serve warm or chilled.

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