Armagnac Prunes

• 1/2 pound pitted prunes
• 1 1/2 cups hot black tea
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Armagnac

1. Place the prunes in a bowl and pour the hot tea over them.
2. Cover and steep 1 hour.
3. Strain the prunes, reserving 1/4 cup tea.
4. Place the tea and sugar in a small sauce pot, bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes.
5. Pour the syrup over the prunes.
6. Add the Armagnac to the pot, bring it just to a boil, and pour it over the prunes.
7. Cover and steep at least 30 minutes.
8. Cool the prunes and store them in the refrigerator.

prunes, hot black, granulated sugar, armagnac

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/armagnac-prunes-391060 (may not work)