Best Danish Rum Raisin Muffins Recipes

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DANISH RUM RAISIN MUFFINS



Danish Rum Raisin Muffins image

From The Joy of Muffins - The International Muffin Cook Book. This is what the intro says for this recipe. Rum-flavored desserts became popular in Denmark because of the Danish colonies in the West Indies. Danish rum-raisin muffins are inspired by romfromage and rombudding, rum cream and rum pudding. They are delicious for tea....

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Muffins

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c raisins
1/2 c dark rum
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
6 Tbsp butter (3/4 stick)
1 c sour cream
1 egg
3/4 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the raisins in the dark rum overnight.
  • 2. Drain raisins, reserving rum.
  • 3. Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • 4. Cut in butter until coarse meal forms.
  • 5. Mix in raisins.
  • 6. Whisk sour cream, egg, vanilla and two tablespoons rum until smooth. (Reserved rum from soaking raisins).
  • 7. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in cream and egg mixture.
  • 8. Fill muffin pans three-fourths full and bake until brown. The batter will be quite thick.
  • 9. Bake at 375 degrees 20 minutes.

DANISH RUM RAISIN MUFFINS



Danish Rum Raisin Muffins image

From The Joy of Muffins - The International Muffin Cook Book. This is what the intro says for this recipe. Rum-flavored desserts became popular in Denmark because of the Danish colonies in the West Indies. Danish rum-raisin muffins are inspired by romfromage and rombudding, rum cream and rum pudding. They are delicious for tea. Serve them with raspberry jam or whipped cream for real Danish appeal.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup dark rum
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Soak overnight raisins and dark rum.
  • Drain raisins, reserving rum.
  • Mix dry ingredients in large bowl.
  • Cut in butter until coarse meal forms.
  • Mix in raisins.
  • Whisk sour cream, egg, vanilla and two tablespoons rum until smooth.
  • Make a well in center of dry ingredients and pour in cream and egg mixture.
  • Fill muffin pans three-fourths full and bake until brown.
  • Bake at 375 degrees 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 146.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.8, Protein 2.3

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