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Spiced Rum Sauce

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Spiced rum is a sweetened version of the popular spirit flavored with such spices as vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This sauce would also be sublime served over ice cream.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Bread Pudding with Spiced Rum Sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons spiced rum or dark rum
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

  1. Stir brown sugar and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Add cream, rum, and cinnamon and bring to simmer. Simmer until sauce thickens and is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes. Serve warm. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)

TagsSauceRumAlcoholBeveragesNut FreeEasyQuick5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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