RUMTOPF
Rumtopf is a traditional German delicious fruit preserve.It works with any combination of ripe fruit. Both my grandmother and mother used the 2nd method described, with A Rumtopf crock, traditionaly every summer and we always enjoyed it at Christmas. I still have their crock, but have only made it once. (maybe next summer) Prep time is for refrigerating.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P4m8D
Yield 2 half gallons
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 8 quart stockpot, combine sugar and water.
- Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook until temperature reaches 235 degrees, stirring occasionaly to prevent sugar from crystallizing on sides of pot.
- Cool slightly, then gradually stir in rum until blended.
- Set aside.
- In a rumtopt crock, or if you don't have one, a clean wide-mouth 2 1/2 gallon jar, arrange fruit in layers, making sure to pack jar tightly.
- Ladle syrup into jar, covering fruit completely.
- Wipe rim clean with damp cloth and seal jar.
- Store in refridgerator at least 2 months before serving.
- As time passes, the fruit will absorb the rum syrup and float in the solution.
- The rumtopf can also be made gradually, by making the rum syrup in advance.
- As fruit ripens in the summer a layer of it is added to the crock, covered with the rum syrup and covered, until the next fruit came into season and another layer was added, until fall when the crock was well packed with layers of several different fruits.
- the crock was sealed each time a layer was added with a tight fitting lid and with sacking covering the lid and tied around the neck.
- It was stored in a cold dark place in the back of the basement or in a root cellar.
- It was always ready to serve at Christmas time.
- Ours always had peaches, pears, plums, apricots, cherries and sometimes grapes.
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Faiq Raja
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this rumtopf recipe to anyone who loves fruit and rum.
Hmza Awan
[email protected]This rumtopf is a delicious and unique way to enjoy fruit.
Gary Mcgrew
[email protected]I've never made rumtopf before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.
Fisayomi Ajisafe
[email protected]This rumtopf is a great way to use up leftover fruit. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.
Deepa Paneru
[email protected]I wasn't sure how this rumtopf would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's absolutely delicious!
Dennis Myren
[email protected]This rumtopf is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The flavors are incredible!
Ishaq khan mobile zone kalakot swat
[email protected]I've made this rumtopf several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve at a party or gathering.
Alta Viljoen
[email protected]This rumtopf is a great way to preserve summer fruit. It's also a delicious and unique gift.
Elisha Lingayah
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any fruit you like, and it always turns out great.
Theo Tshikovhele
[email protected]This is the best rumtopf recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Safdarali khanmeerzai
[email protected]I made this rumtopf last summer and it was a huge hit at my parties. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.
Excavator Oparetor
[email protected]This rumtopf is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the fruit is perfectly preserved. I've been enjoying it for weeks now and it just keeps getting better.