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Stewed Prunes and California Raisins

Soak one and a half pounds California prunes during night, drain, then place them in enamelled saucepan with a half pound California seeded raisins, add a piece cinnamon with two ounces sugar, one gill each claret and water and the rind of half a sound lemon. Cover the pan and let gently cook for twenty-five minutes, gently shuffling pan occasionally. Remove to a table and let stand without uncovering for thirty minutes, remove cinnamon and lemon rind, transfer to a compotier and serve.