Pruneaux au Beaujolais (Prunes in Beaujolais)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds large dried prunes (with pits)
• 3 cups Beaujolais wine
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups sugar
• Rind from 2 lemons

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    876 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 206 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 68 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 14 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 to 8 servings

Preparation

1. Place the prunes in a mixing bowl and add the wine. Let stand 24 hours at room temperature until the prunes have softened well.
2. Place the prunes and wine in a saucepan. Add the vanilla, sugar and lemon rinds. Bring to a boil; simmer for 30 minutes. The mixture should be syrupy. Chill. Remove rinds. Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream.