Title: Surprise Prunes
Categories: Fruit
Yield: 1 Batch

1	lb	Pitted or tenderized prunes
		Crystallized ginger or drained stem ginger OR
		Candied violets OR
		Crystallized citron
		Grated peel of 2 oranges
1/2		-teacup granulated sugar

Pit the prunes if necessary. Use a sharp knife to pry out the stones without savaging the prunes. Cut the ginger or other filling into thick slivers and fill each prune. Mix the grated peel with the sugar and roll the prunes one at a time in the mixture until they are covered. Leave on a plate to dry for several hours, then pack between layers of waxed or greaseproof paper in air-tight tins.

from Edible Gifts by Claire Clifton and Martina Nicolls typed by Tiffany Hall-Graham From: Tiffany Hall-Graham Date: 03-05-95 Cooking

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