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Cold Stewed Prunes and Peach Halves
Prunes and peach halves simmered with claret and spices, then chilled and served cold.
Method
Steps
Step 1
Soak one pound of dried prunes in two quarts of cold drinking water, covered and refrigerated, for twelve hours.
Step 2
Drain thoroughly and discard the soaking water.
Step 3
Put the drained prunes in a clean saucepan with half a pint of fresh cold drinking water, half a pint of claret, half a cinnamon stick, four ounces of granulated sugar, two bay leaves and the rind of one small washed lemon.
Step 4
Immediately before heating, peel 3 medium firm peaches, cut them into 6 halves and remove the stones. Add the peach halves to the prunes.
Step 5
Cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, until the peaches are tender but still hold their shape.
Step 6
Transfer to a clean food-safe container and cool promptly under refrigeration.
Step 7
Remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and lemon rind before serving cold.
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