Ingredients

Serves 8

　　1 pound pitted prunes

　　1 cup sultana raisins

　　Sherry or port

　　3 eggs

　　6 tablespoons sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　3 tablespoons flour sifted with 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

　　3 cups milk

　　3/4 cup cognac (optional)

　　

Step 1

Soak the prunes and raisins in sherry or port for 8 hours.

　　

Step 2

Beat the eggs well and add the sugar, salt and flour-baking-powder mixture. Blend with the milk and flavor with some of the wine in which the fruits have soaked, or with cognac. Arrange the fruit in a buttered 10" baking dish and top with the batter. Bake in a 375°F. oven for 30-35 minutes, or until set.