Instructions: Soak the prunes in wine and brandy for at least 8 hours, or up to a month, refrigerated in an air-tight glass container.

Drain prunes well on a wire rack resting over a tray. Line another tray with baking paper. Melt chocolate and butter in a basin resting over a saucepan of hot water, then remove from the heat.

Using a skewer, impale a prune then dip it into the chocolate and allow any excess to drip off. Slip each dipped prune on to the paper-lined tray. Allow to set in a cool place.

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