Superior Prunes

These make a lovely snack or a quick surprise dessert. Keep some on hand at all times. They will keep virtually forever since they are so pickled.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 Batch

Ingredients

• 1  lb demerara sugar (white if you must)
• 4  fluid ounces  cold coffee
• 1  lb prune, stoned
• 16  ounces Kahlua or 16  ounces Creme de Cacao
• 4  ounces vodka

Directions

1. Put the sugar and coffee into a medium heavy-based pan. Bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the prunes and simmer gently for a further 40 minutes. Remove the prunes with a slotted spoon and put into sterilized jars.
3. Mix together the Kahlua or Creme de Cacao and vodka and half fill the jars.
4. Cover with the syrup and seal the jars.