GREEK PRUNE COMPOTE

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These prunes make a truly delicious, light sweet. An added plus is that they really take care of the clogged plumbing ;-). Very good for kids having that problem as they think they're just having their dessert.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried prune
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon honey (greek thyme honey is great for this)
2 -3 whole cloves
1 piece cinnamon stick
1 lemon, rind of (in one long piece)
1 -2 tablespoon metaxa brandy or 1 -2 tablespoon other brandy
Greek yogurt or sour cream

Steps:

  • Soak the prunes overnight.
  • The next morning put them into a pan with the water, sugar, honey, lemon peel and the spices.
  • Simmer until the prunes are tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lemon peel.
  • Cool and stir in the Metaxa brandy.
  • Serve with a dollop of greek yoghurt or sour cream on top and the lightest sprinkling of cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.7, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 48.4, Protein 1.7

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