Brandied Dried Plums With Orange Zest

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Dried plums steeped in Armagnac brandy with orange zest, cinnamon, and cloves makes a perfect holiday gift. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or rich chocolate cake. Recipe courtesy of the California Dried Plum Board.

Servings

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Ingredients

4 cup (about 24 ounces) pitted dried plums
2 1/2 cup armagnac
2 cup strong brewed black tea
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
4 cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
ice cream, for serving

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the dried plums and Armagnac; set aside. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring tea and sugar to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in the dried plum mixture, orange zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Reduce the heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool 20 minutes, uncovered.
Spoon into jars with lids for gift-giving. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Remove the cinnamon sticks before serving. Serve warm, spooned over vanilla ice cream, if desired. Can also be served warm in individual dessert dishes, topped with whipped cream and crumbled macaroons or gingersnap cookies.