Soaking Fruits
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Ingredients
For 1 Person(s)
Recipe
- 1 whole orange
- 2 pound(s) raisins
- 1 pound(s) currants
- 1 pound(s) pitted prunes
- 1 teaspoon(s) grated nutmeg
- 1 bottle(s) red wine
- 1 bottle(s) white rum
Soaking Fruits Directions
- Wash and sterilize a jar with a tight fitting lid.
- Zest peel of orange and reserve.
- Combine raisins, currants and prunes. Add grated nutmeg and orange zest.
- Pour on red wine and white rum until fruits are completely covered. Mix well.
- Pour into an airtight jar and leave to stand for 2 - 3 weeks.
NOTE:
- Cherries may also be added.
- Zest peel (to grate the skin of an orange).
- Fruits can also be blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes, then add remaining ingredients and use as desired.