Prune Pudding

The prunes can be stewed up to 3 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. The pudding is best served warm from the oven but can be assembled (without baking) up to 2 hours ahead; cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate, then add 5 minutes to the baking time.

Store leftover pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve cold or reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. The texture will be slightly denser after refrigeration as the cornstarch retrogrades (re-crystallizes), but the flavor remains excellent.