How to Pickle Prunes

Ingredients

• 600g Dried prunes
• 1pt Earl Grey tea
• 1pt pickling vinegar
• 200g sugar
• 6 cloves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 5tbsp Armagnac

Method

1. Put the prunes in a bowl and pour over the hot earl grey tea. Cover and leave overnight to steep.
2. In a saucepan gently heat the vinegar, sugar and spices until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
3. Pack the prunes into sterilised Kilner® Jars then pour over the vinegar, dividing the spices between the jars. Top each jar with a spoonful of Armagnac.
4. Then seal and store for 6 weeks.