Alice B. Toklas' Prunes with Cream

• 3 dozen prunes (pitted, extra-large variety)
• 4 cups good red port
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 piece vanilla bean
• Whipped cream
• Macaroons
• Candied violets

1. Soak prunes for 24 hours in 2 cups port.
2. Then add 2 more cups port, the sugar, and vanilla bean.
3. Cook gently for about 1/2 hour.
4. Cool and refrigerate for 3 days.
5. To serve, put in a decorative bowl and cover with whipped cream.
6. Sprinkle whipped cream with a thick layer of powdered macaroons and garnish with candied violets.

prunes, good red port, sugar, vanilla bean, cream, macaroons, candied violets

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/alice-b-toklas-prunes-with-cream-101481 (may not work)