Stewed Prunes In Port Syrup

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	49g / 1.7oz	Sugar
1 cup	237ml	Water
1		Vanilla bean - (3" long) - split
3 3/4 cups	888ml	Pitted prunes
1/2 cup	118ml	Ruby Port
1/2 cup	118ml	Dry red wine
2 teaspoons	10ml	Finely-grated orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Combine the sugar, water and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. (The syrup can be made 1 week ahead and refrigerated. Remove the vanilla bean before using.)

Put the syrup, prunes, Port, red wine and zest in a nonaluminum saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Cover airtight; refrigerate for at least 2 days or up to 2 weeks. Serve chilled.

This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.

Each of 8 servings: 160 calories; 4 mg sodium; 0 cholesterol; 0 fat; 0 saturated fat; 39 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram protein; 7.73 grams fiber.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 03-20-2002

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