Luumukiisseli

Description
Prune kiesl

Ingredients

 * 1 lb prunes
 * 2½ cups water
 * ½ cup sugar
 * 1 stick cinnamon
 * 1 tbsp potato or corn starch
 * juice of ½ lemon

Directions

 * 1) Let the prunes soak in water sweetened with sugar till they are plump.
 * 2) Simmer, covered, over low heat slowly, with the stick of cinnamon, till the prunes are soft.
 * 3) Remove the prunes and place in a glass bowl.
 * 4) Season the broth with the juice of ½ lemon and add sugar to taste.
 * 5) Dissolve the starch in a small amount of cold water and pour into the broth.
 * 6) Mix well and bring to a quick boil.
 * 7) Pour into the bowl with prunes and sprinkle with sugar. (important: the sugar will prevent undue thickening of the surface)
 * 8) Serve cold with riisipuuro or with whipped cream.