Sherry Yard, Fat Raisins

1 cup golden or Red Flame raisins
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tblspns fresh orange juice
1 tblspn dark rumm
2 tblspns sugar

1. Combine the raisins, wine, orange juice, rum, and sugar in a small heavy saucepan, bring just to a boil over medium heat, stirring all the while. Lower the heat so that the liquid is at a bare simmer and poach for 20 minutes.

2. Remove from the heat, cover the pan with plastic wrap and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. (will keep up to 2 weeks.