Candied Prunes In Lemon Syrup

Ingredients

• 1 lb prunes
• ½ lb sugar
• 1 pint water
• thin rind of 1 lemon
• juice of 1 lemon

Method

1. 1 Wash prunes in warm water. Place in a pot with cold water, dissolved sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice.
2. 2 Simmer for 1 hour or until prunes are tender enough to mash when pressed. Strain fruit, reserving the syrup.
3. 3 Boil the reserved syrup until very thick and near crystallization. Pour hot syrup over the prunes.
4. 4 Gently turn prunes to coat them thoroughly without breaking. Let sit for 12 hours.
5. 5 Pile the prunes onto a glass serving dish and serve as dessert.