Greek Prune Compote

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak the prunes overnight.
  2. 2
    The next morning put them into a pan with the water, sugar, honey, lemon peel and the spices.
  3. 3
    Simmer until the prunes are tender but not falling apart, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4
    Remove the lemon peel.
  5. 5
    Cool and stir in the Metaxa brandy.
  6. 6
    Serve with a dollop of greek yoghurt or sour cream on top and the lightest sprinkling of cinnamon.

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