Name: Spiced Rum Sauce
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

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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

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.)

TagsSauce Rum Alcohol Beverages Nut Free Easy Quick 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Bon Appétit

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