There is an important distinction between prunes labelled ‘prune d’Agen’ and those labelled ‘prunes d’Agen’. The term prune d’Agen refers to the region where the prunes are grown ...

Alternatively, serve the prunes ice cold in a warm bowl of custard – a childhood favourite of mine. Divide the prunes between two sterilised jars. Add one strip of orange rind, half the vanilla ...

I like to simmer prunes with armagnac and fresh orange juice and zest before adding them to the batter. The soaking liquid accentuates the sweetness of the dried fruit and infuses the custard with ...