Cinnamon Plums and Apricots with Vanilla Custard

INGREDIENTS:

Number of servings

Servings: 4

List of ingredients

1 ½ cups prunes and dried apricots

1 ⅓ cup (3 dl) red wine

1 cup (2 dl) sugar

Zest and juice of one lemon

4 cinnamon sticks

1 vanilla bean, cut lengthwise

Vanilla custard

5 egg yolks

⅓ cup (1dl) sugar

2 tsp. vanilla sugar

1 ¼ cup (3 dl) heavy cream

PREPARATION:

• The fruit: Mix the prunes and apricots, wine, sugar, lemon zest and juice, cinnemon sticks and vanilla bean in a pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes – or until the fruit is tender. Let it cool before serving.

• To prepare the vanilla custard: Whip the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth and fluffy. Whip the heavy cream until it is quite stiff and mix into the egg mixture. Put the fruit and the vanilla custard in alternating layers in serving bowls. Serve.

Wine and drinks

This dessert does not really need drink. However, here are some suggestions.

Economy: Coffee

Mid-range: Cherry beer

Gourmet: Sauternes, France.