Italian Stewed Prunes
Ingredients
⏲️ Total time 50 minutes ⏲️ Prep time10 minutes ⏲️ Cooking time 40 mins 🍽️ Serve 4
16 ounces (1 pound) of Verity pitted prunes (about 3 cups)
1/2 a medium or large lemon, cut into thin slices
1 large orange, thinly sliced
1-2 cinnamon sticks
1/3 cup red wine of your choice (I use whatever I have on hand, usually a cabernet sauvignon or pinot noir)
Mascarpone, for serving
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan combine the prunes, citrus fruit, cinnamon stick, and wine. Add enough water to cover everything.
2. Place the pan on medium-low heat and allow to simmer, stirring every once in a while. Cook until the prunes are soft and bubbly, at least 30 minutes. You can also continue cooking this for up to 2 hours (make sure to continue adding water as needed), allowing the prunes to become even softer.
3. Serve warm, topped with mascarpone. Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to a month.
