90²µ/3¼´Ç³ú plain flour
200g/7oz prunes, stones removed
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú caster sugar
1 vanilla pod, seeds removed, keeping the pod too
60g/2¼oz unsalted butter
400g/14oz crème fraîche, to serve
3 free-range eggs
480ml/17fl oz full-fat milk
80ml/2¾fl oz cider brandy