Prunes that are too dry to eat without stewing, can be made into good
pies. Turn enough boiling water on the prunes to cover them, set them on
a few coals, and let them remain till swelled out plump. If there is not
water sufficient to make a nice syrup for the pies, add more, and season
them with cinnamon or cloves. The juice and grated peel of a lemon gives
them a fine flavor. Add sugar to the taste, and bake them in deep pie
plates.