PRUNES POACHED IN RED WINE
I know what you're thinking: stewed prunes? But this is not that. This is prunes poached in wine, a classic French dessert that you still see on dessert trolleys in bistros all over Paris. Some recipes for it have you soak the prunes in water for up to 12 hours to plump them before poaching, others have you soak them in black tea. Here you let them steep for only five minutes in just-boiled water, which means you don't lose the essence of the prunes to the liquid. Then you poach them in sweetened wine spiced up with a cinnamon stick and vanilla bean, and let them steep again for two hours. The prunes retain their intense flavor, and the wine is both spicy and just sweet enough. Serve the prunes cold or warm; you can also keep them in wine in the refrigerator for a week or two, dipping into them to spoon over ice cream or into yogurt, or just enjoying them on their own.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place prunes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Meanwhile, combine wine and honey in a medium saucepan. Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from the vanilla bean halves into wine and add pods. Add cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add prunes to wine and bring back to a simmer. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add zest. Remove cinnamon stick.
- Cover and let sit for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled. Prunes will keep for 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 151, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
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Indradev Khonma
i22@hotmail.comI made these poached prunes for my family and they loved them. They're a great way to get kids to eat fruit.
Ariyna Sozib
sozib_a@yahoo.comI've never had poached prunes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're delicious!
Ovijeet Ovijeet
ovijeet_o@yahoo.comThese poached prunes are a great way to use up leftover red wine. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.
Mikky Michael
michael.mikky@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of prunes, but I really enjoyed these poached prunes. The red wine syrup made them really flavorful.
Robert Lapread
r_l@hotmail.comThese poached prunes are a great addition to any cheese plate. They're also a delicious snack on their own.
Cliff Hughes
hughes_c@hotmail.co.ukI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The prunes are always plump and juicy, and the syrup is delicious.
Sympathy Eli
s92@gmail.comThese poached prunes are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious.
William Mcneese
w_m84@yahoo.comI made these poached prunes for my family and they loved them. They're a great way to get kids to eat fruit.
Cory Nelson
cnelson58@yahoo.comI've never had poached prunes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're delicious!
Muy Khan
km38@yahoo.comThese poached prunes are a great way to use up leftover red wine. They're also a delicious and healthy snack.
Md Sueb
md_s@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of prunes, but I really enjoyed these poached prunes. The red wine syrup made them really flavorful.
Juanita Juarez
juarez.juanita60@yahoo.comThese poached prunes are a great addition to any cheese plate. They're also a delicious snack on their own.
Ahsan Rafi
rahsan35@yahoo.comI love the combination of red wine and prunes. This recipe is a great way to enjoy both of these flavors.
Shanishka Lootooa
sl@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The prunes are always plump and juicy, and the syrup is delicious.
Ghullam Abbad
ga@yahoo.comThese prunes are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ledile Legora
legora@yahoo.comI made these poached prunes for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Kutlwano 561
5kutlwano50@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dessert. The poached prunes are elegant and delicious, and the red wine syrup is perfect for drizzling over ice cream or pound cake.
Chase Rodriquez
cr@yahoo.comI've never been a big fan of prunes, but this recipe changed my mind! The red wine poaching liquid infused the prunes with a rich, complex flavor that was both sweet and savory. They were the perfect addition to my cheese plate.
Jonathan Lindner
jonathan67@gmail.comThese poached prunes were a delightful treat! The red wine syrup had a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the prunes were plump and juicy. I served them with a dollop of whipped cream, and they were absolutely heavenly.