Caramel Rum Raisin Sauce

By JimMac

Delicious over ice cream or served with baked ham.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup dark rum
• 1 cup raisins (yellow or yellow and dark raisins mixed)
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter - cut into small pieces
• 1 cup heavy cream

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring the rum and raisins to a boil. Remove from the heat and let soak for 20 minutes or more.

In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over moderate heat until a deep amber caramel forms. An alternative is to head the sugar and water mixture to the thread stage or 230 degrees on a candy thermometer.

Remove the saucepan from the stove and mix in the butter until it is melted. Slowly add the heavy cream and stir well. Add the raisin/rum mixture and stir.

This sauce is delicious over ham or as a dessert topping over ice cream.

The sauce can be refrigerated for one week. Reheat gently, stirring occasionally.