Name: Cinnamon-Rum Sauce
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Any leftover sauce would also be terrific served over ice cream.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cinnamon-Rum Sauce.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter

1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup dark rum

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1
Melt unsalted butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling and smooth, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in dark rum and vanilla extract. Serve warm.
Step 2
(Cinnamon-Rum Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, whisking occasionally, before serving.)

TagsSauce Rum Alcohol Beverages Cinnamon Herbs & Spices Gluten Free Nut Free Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Bon Appétit

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