Prune Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted prunes, chopped
4 c. water
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. lard
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cloves
4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
3 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Combine prunes and water in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Drain prunes, reserving 2 cups liquid. Combine prunes, reserved liquid, sugar, lard, spices and salt in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until lard melts.
Remove from heat and let cool.