CARAMEL RUM RAISIN SAUCE RECIPE

Caramel Rum Raisin Sauce Recipe image

Provided by JimMac

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup dark rum
1 cup raisins (yellow or yellow and dark raisins mixed)
3 cups white sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter - cut into small pieces
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring the rum and raisins to a boil. Remove from the heat and let soak for 20 minutes or more. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over moderate heat until a deep amber caramel forms. An alternative is to head the sugar and water mixture to the thread stage or 230 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove the saucepan from the stove and mix in the butter until it is melted. Slowly add the heavy cream and stir well. Add the raisin/rum mixture and stir. This sauce is delicious over ham or as a dessert topping over ice cream. The sauce can be refrigerated for one week. Reheat gently, stirring occasionally.