Prunes Stuffed With Almonds

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.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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.