How do I make prunes?
user
Great question, I’m glad you asked!

I’d start by rinsing the prunes and placing them in a large pot with water.

How many prunes are you thinking of?
assistant
Okay, then what? I want to make a few dozen.
user
Oh, then you’ll want to bring the prunes to a boil and then lower the heat and boil them for one hour.  Make sure you stir regularly so they don’t stick to the bottom.
assistant
Okay, and then what do I do?
user
You’ll want to drain the prunes, and throw the soaking water away.  Then place them in a clean pot.  Cover them with dry high-quality white bread.
assistant
Why cover them with bread?
user
The bread acts as a dehydrating agent, which will dry the prunes while retaining the skins intact.
assistant
How do I make prunes?
user
Great question, I’m glad you asked!

I’d start by rinsing the prunes and placing them in a large pot with water.

How many prunes are you thinking of?
assistant
Okay, then what? I want to make a few dozen.
user
Oh, then you’ll want to bring the prunes to a boil and then lower the heat and boil them for one hour.  Make sure you stir regularly so they don’t stick to the bottom.
assistant
Okay, and then what do I do?
user
You’ll want to drain the prunes, and throw the soaking water away.  Then place them in a clean pot.  Cover them with dry high-quality white bread.
assistant
Why cover them with bread?
user
First of all, the bread will absorb excess moisture.  Also it adds flavor.
assistant
How do I make prunes?