Italian Prunes

[susandennis]

Somehow I managed to live about 49 of my years with no knowledge of Italian prunes. About 4 or 5 years ago someone brought a bunch into work and I got hooked. Now every year about this time someone I know has more than they can handle and I get the surplus and am I ever a happy camper. I'm not generally a fruit person. I like tangerines but their short season is enough for me. I like apple pie if I have a lot of vanilla icecream on hand and peach cobbler with a dose of really cold half and half or whipping cream. But, I swear I'd turn into one of these Italian prunes if they were available year round. My neighbors brought me a bag this weekend and I'm trying to make them last in case they are the last for the year.