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Armagnac Prunes

Ingredients

1/2 pound pitted prunes
1 1/2 cups hot black tea
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Armagnac

Preparation

  1. Place the prunes in a bowl and pour the hot tea over them. Cover and steep 1 hour. Strain the prunes, reserving 1/4 cup tea. Place the tea and sugar in a small sauce pot, bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes. Pour the syrup over the prunes. Add the Armagnac to the pot, bring it just to a boil, and pour it over the prunes. Cover and steep at least 30 minutes. Cool the prunes and store them in the refrigerator.

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