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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Hamza Zafar
[email protected]I made these prunes with a sweeter red wine, and they turned out great! The sauce was rich and flavorful.
Cheese willams
[email protected]These prunes are a great way to get your daily dose of fruit. They're also a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
mohamed amine (A7med RPGamers)
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of prunes, but these were actually really good. The red wine sauce made all the difference.
Op Gamer Gg
[email protected]These prunes are so good! I love the way the red wine sauce seeps into the prunes and makes them so flavorful.
Garnet Munyao
[email protected]I've made these prunes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a weeknight dessert.
Riley watkins
[email protected]These prunes are a great way to use up leftover red wine. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.
vijay lamtange
[email protected]I made these prunes for a dinner party, and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe.
Dora love
[email protected]These prunes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a dry red wine, and the sauce was slightly tart, which I really liked.
Usman Yusuf
[email protected]I've never had poached prunes before, but these were delicious! The red wine sauce was the perfect complement to the sweetness of the prunes.
David Wainaina
[email protected]These prunes are amazing! They're so plump and juicy, and the red wine sauce is to die for. I'll definitely be making these again.