Prunes in Rum
Prunes in rum is a sweet, boozy dessert that's elegantly simple. Rum and tea infuse the fruit with a deeply satisfying flavor that just gets better with time.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 2 1/4 pounds prunes, pitted if desired
- 4 tea bags, (such as black tea)
- 9 ounces (1 1/4 cups) granulated sugar
- 7 ounces rum
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan large enough to contain the prunes.
- Add the prunes and the tea bags to the boiling water and cover with a lid. Remove from the heat and let set overnight.
- The next morning, remove and discard the tea bags. Add the sugar and rum to the prunes and mix gently with a spoon until the sugar dissolves. (This may take a couple minutes, but the sugar will dissolve. Promise.) Divvy the prunes and the liquid among jars. (The prunes should be pretty much completely immersed in the sweet booze.) Cover and refrigerate, preferably for at least a few days. The boozy prunes will keep for up to 3 months. Serve at room temperature. Originally published January 17, 2014.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g