Prune compote

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the plums.

2. 2

   Depending on taste, you can either leave them whole: in this case, stab each fruit about ten times up to the pit, or cut them in half and remove the pits.

3. 3

   Boil water, sugar, and vanilla (split the pod).

4. 4

   If the fruits are left whole, simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   If they are halved, just let them heat up for two or three boils.

6. 6

   Remove the pot from the heat.

7. 7

   Let it cool down.

8. 8

   Drain the fruits.

9. 9

   Reduce the syrup.

10. 10

    Add the brandy.

11. 11

    Pour the mixture over the plums.