Ingredients for Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter
- Unsalted Butter
- Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum (or more, to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (or more, to taste)
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How to Make Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter
- Place 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter in a medium-sized bowl.
- Using a wooden spoon or electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth and light.
- Add 1/4 cup dark rum (or more, to taste).
- Gradually add 1/2 cup powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Grate in 1/4 teaspoon of fresh nutmeg (or more, to taste) and mix well.
- Stir in 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth).
- Transfer the rum butter to a decorative bowl (an earthenware bowl is traditional).
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the butter to firm slightly before serving.
- Serve generously with mince pies, Christmas pudding, sweet tarts and pies, biscuits, oatcakes, scones, crumpets, muffins, or toast.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
110g
Fat
97g
Carbs
9g