Prune Jelly
Wash I cupful of large prunes and soak in water over night or until swollen. Put into a double boiler and cook until tender, skim them out and let stand until cool enough to handle, then pit and cut them in quarters. In the meantime strain the juice and measure, adding water, if needed, to make ½ pint. Soak 1/4 cupful of granulated gelatine in 4 tablespoonfuls of cold water. Boil together the prune juice and I cupful of sugar for five minutes. Add the soaked gelatine and stir until dissolved. Set aside and when cool add I teaspoonful of vanilla. Arrange the cut prunes in a wetted mold, over them pour the syrup mixture and set away until stiffened.
Turn out and serve with plain or whipped cream.