Best 6 Rum Raisin Sauce Recipes

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Rum raisin sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of desserts, from cakes and pies to ice cream and pancakes. Made with a combination of raisins, rum, butter, sugar, and spices, this sauce is easy to make and adds a rich, boozy flavor to any dish. Whether you're looking for a classic dessert sauce or a unique way to add a touch of sophistication to your favorite treats, rum raisin sauce is sure to please.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RUM RAISIN SAUCE



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Here's a tart fruity rum raisin sauce from Elizabeth Halls in Courtenay, British Columbia that can make an ordinary ham steak or slice something to celebrate!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup raisins
5 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon rum extract, optional
1 boneless fully cooked ham steak (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the raisins, 4 tablespoons water, orange juice and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into raisin mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract if desired. , Cut the ham steak into four pieces. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with raisin sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ICE CREAM WITH RUM-RAISIN SAUCE



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Serve this rich, sweet sauce warm or at room temperature over ice cream for a real treat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dark raisins
1 pint best-quality vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and corn syrup. Set over medium-low heat. Stir until well combined and sugar has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and add butter, rum, and raisins, stirring until butter has completely melted. Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature over the ice cream.

RUM-RAISIN BREAD PUDDING WITH SPICED RUM SAUCE



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This recipe sums up everything great about the holidays! Treat yourself and your guests to this delicious indulgence!

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 large eggs
3 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 (1 lb) loaf cinnamon-swirl bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup golden brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons spiced rum or 2 tablespoons dark rum
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • Soak raisins in just enough rum to cover them for at least one hour, or overnight- drain before using.
  • Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend.
  • Add milk, sugar, cream,vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; whisk to blend well.
  • Stir in bread and raisins.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake pudding uncovered until puffed and golden, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly (pudding will fall).
  • Serve warm with Spiced Rum Sauce.
  • --------SPICEDRUM SAUCE --------.
  • 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).
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups.

APRICOTS IN RUM-RAISIN SAUCE



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Provided by Lucy Metcalf

Categories     Sauce     Rum     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Raisin     Apricot     Fall     Honey     Bon Appétit     Portland     Oregon     Fat Free     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 15- to 16-ounce cans whole apricots in heavy syrup, drained well, halved, pitted, syrup reserved
3 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Boil apricot syrup in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 15 minutes. Mix in 3 tablespoons raisins, 2 tablespoons rum and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 1 minute. Transfer to medium bowl and mix in 3 tablespoons honey. Refrigerate sauce until cold, at least 1 hour. Mix in apricots. (Rum-raisin sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.) Scoop ice cream into bowls; top with apricots and sauce.

PHYLLO APPLES WITH RUM RAISIN SAUCE



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Flaky phyllo dough creates a bowl-like base for the tender apples and delectable sauce in these individual desserts. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is the perfect finishing touch. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 small apples, peeled and cored
4 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon rum
3 cups vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Cut apples into wedges three-fourths of the way down, leaving bottoms intact; place in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes or just until apples begin to soften., Grease six 4-oz ramekins; set aside. Brush one sheet phyllo dough with butter; layer with remaining sheets and butter. Cut the stack lengthwise into six strips and widthwise into thirds, creating eighteen strips. Layer three strips in a greased 4-oz. ramekin, allowing ends to hang over edge. Top with an apple. Repeat., Fill apples with almonds. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Place ramekins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly., In a small heavy saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in brown sugar and raisins. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in rum., Carefully slip phyllo apples out of ramekins and onto dessert plates. Top with ice cream; drizzle with sauce. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 67g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PUMPKIN TART WITH CARMEL-RUM-RAISIN SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST
1 frozen pie crust, (from 15-ounce package) or Pastry for One-Crust Pie recipe in Desserts, Cakes & Pies
FILLING
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup milk
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
2 eggs
SAUCE
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Place cookie sheet in oven on middle rack to heat. Heat oven to 450°F. Prepare pie crust for one-crust filled pie using 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom.2. In large bowl, combine all filling ingredients blend well. Pour into crust-lined pan.3. Place tart in oven on heated cookie sheet. Bake at 450°F. for 35 to 50 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Cool 1 hour.4. In medium saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with tart. Store in refrigerator.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe * Calories: 310 * Calories from Fat: 70 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 8 g 12% * Saturated Fat: 3 g 15% * Cholesterol: 45 mg 15% * Sodium: 105 mg 4% * Total Carbohydrate: 53 g 18% * Dietary Fiber: 1 g 4% * Sugars: 39 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 160% * Vitamin C: 2% * Calcium: 6% * Iron: 8% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 1/2 Fruit, 1 1/2 Fat or 3 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality rum for the best flavor. A dark rum will give the sauce a richer flavor, while a light rum will result in a more delicate flavor.
  • Soak the raisins in the rum for at least 30 minutes before using them. This will help to plump up the raisins and make them more flavorful.
  • If you don't have any rum on hand, you can substitute brandy, cognac, or orange liqueur.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to make the sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the sauce for at least 15 minutes, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.
  • Serve the sauce warm over ice cream, pound cake, or pancakes.

Conclusion:

Rum raisin sauce is a delicious and versatile dessert sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious rum raisin sauce that will impress your friends and family.

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