Carlsbad plums are large prunes that are sold at Christmas. Use dried prunes in sweet or savoury liquid dishes such as cock-a-leekie, tagines, stews and compôtes. Slow-cook them with rabbit ...
Heat 100ml of water, the sugar, cinnamon and zest and bring to a simmer. Add the prunes and dried fruit and allow to bubble gently until it is reduced and becomes pulpy. Stir in the chopped nuts.