Prunes Stuffed With Almonds

Kumquat the Cat's friend's Note:

Posted for Zaar World Tour 2005. From a cookbook of food along the Danube, this recipe is Hungarian. Technically a side dish, not a dessert. Can be served with turkey. (I wouldn't but then I'm a vegetarian.) I have not tried this recipe yet.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1/2-3/4 lb almonds
• 2 lbs prunes, pitted
• 4 cups red wine or 4 cups ruby port
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger

Directions:

1. Blanch almonds by placing in bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Drain, let cool and rub skins off each almond.
2. Stuff each prune with a blanched almond. Place in saucepan and add wine and seasonings. Simmer for 10-15 minutes over low heat.

Reviews

[CraftScout]

I think if someone liked prunes a lot, this recipe would be worth an extra star. Me, I don't like them, but I don't dislike them. I expected them to rehydrate like raisins do, keeping their firmness, but the insides got a little gooshey for me. DD6 pouted as she took her first bite until I reminded her that it was an almond inside, not a pit! lol The sauce was nice, and I went ahead and made a reduction of it, which was very nice for dipping our roast in. Very well written recipe, thank you for sharing. :) made for ZWT4.