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(Rumtopf) Recipe courtesy of Roz Denny from Modern German Food There is no exact recipe for Rumtopf since the idea is to add seasonal fruits, sugar and rum in proportion to one another during the summer and autumn months. Just make sure to allow at least 2 weeks after you add new fruit and rum before you start eating it in order to allow time for the new fruit to ferment. Rumtopf marinated fruit can be served with ice cream or quark or can be used in other dessert recipes. To start a Rumtopf:2 lbs soft fruits such as stoned cherries, plums, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, sliced peaches, red and blackcurrants and blueberries.12 oz sugar 1 liter strong dark rum To add to the Rumtopf:Seasonal fruits in the proportion of 1 lb fruit for every 6 oz sugarExtra dark rum as required Pick over the fruit and make sure none of it is damaged or dirty. You need to ensure the fruit does not go moldy as it matures. Mix the fruit and sugar in a large bowl overnight until the juices start to run. Mix in the rum and spoon into a special Rumtopf jar or tall preserving jar. Make sure the fruit is submerged beneath the liquid: cover with a sheet of wet greaseproof paper scrunched up and one or two tea plates to weigh the fruit down. As the summer progresses, add more fruits and sugar in the proportions given above, stirring the contents gently to mix. Seal again with a clean piece of greaseproof paper and the lid. You can add more rum if liked after about 4 weeks; it is not essential, although it does give it a lively kick. |
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