Prunes in Armagnac

Steps

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1. 1
   Brew strong tea with hot water and add a dash of raw sugar along with lemon zest.
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2. 2
   Add Armagnac to the tea and allow it to infuse for about 10 minutes.
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3. 3
   Remove the tea bags and squeeze to extract all the liquid, then remove them. Pack the whole prunes tightly into a narrow glass container.
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   Pour the hot tea mixture over the prunes to cover them completely, then cover the container and let it sit overnight at room temperature.
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   The next day, drain the plump prunes and save the infused tea—about 20% will be mixed with the alcohol, and the rest can be enjoyed as iced tea.
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   Transfer the soaked prunes into decorative glass jars and add approximately 20% of the reserved infused tea.
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   Pour in a generous amount of Armagnac until the prunes are completely submerged.
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   Add a vanilla bean, seal the jar tightly, and let it rest for at least two weeks before consuming to allow the flavors to mature and meld.
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