Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Lemon Prune Honey Butter

Ingredients

• 3 cups (750 ml) pitted prunes
• 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) water, divided
• Grated zest and juice of 2 lemons
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) liquid honey
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) brandy (optional)