Wash prunes. Cover with water. Simmer until tender. Cool. Remove pits. Cut prunes in halves. Extract juice from orange. Remove white membrane from orange peel. Chop peel. Combine prunes, orange juice, peel, and sugar. Mix thoroughly. Simmer slowly, stirring constantly, until thick. Add nuts and cook 5 minutes. Mrs. Helen M. Beaver, Port Ewen, N.Y.