Stewed Prunes
1 lb. prunes
1 pint water
¹⁄₂ lb. sugar
1 lemon
Peel the lemon very finely. Put the peel, water, sugar and prunes in a stew-pan. Simmer gently until very tender. Put the prunes in a glass dish. Add the juice of the lemon to the syrup. Reduce it until thick. Strain over the prunes. This is best prepared the day before it is required.