ARMAGNAC-POACHED PRUNES WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

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Categories     Fruit     Ginger     Dessert     Prune     Vanilla     Cognac/Armagnac     Chill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Armagnac or brandy
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 pound pitted prunes, halved (about 3 cups)
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Combine Armagnac, sugar, 1/2 cup water, cinnamon and ginger in medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add prunes and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer prune mixture to medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
  • Remove cinnamon, ginger and vanilla bean from prune mixture. Divide prune mixture among 6 bowls. Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Dewan Khan
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Overall, this is a great recipe. The prunes are delicious, and the syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream or yogurt.


Seif Margani
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Dennis Kimani
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my prunes turned out tough and chewy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Samuel Osei Owusu
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These prunes are amazing! They're so plump and juicy, and the syrup is to die for. I could eat them all day long.


Emmanuel Anthony
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The prunes are elegant and sophisticated, and the Armagnac syrup adds a touch of luxury. I highly recommend it!


sony sorder
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The prunes are so soft and tender, and the syrup is delicious. I like to serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.


Mary Louis
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This dessert was a hit at my dinner party! The prunes were plump and juicy, and the Armagnac-infused syrup was rich and flavorful. I served it with vanilla ice cream, and it was the perfect finishing touch.