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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Hadeer Alobaidy
[email protected]I love the combination of fruits and spices in this rumtopf. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Fogrampercot
[email protected]This rumtopf is the perfect addition to any summer party. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Brittany Lemus
[email protected]I've never made rumtopf before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it!
Abigail Jaimes
[email protected]This rumtopf is a great way to preserve summer fruit. It's also a delicious and unique gift.
Hm Robiul Islam
[email protected]I love making this rumtopf because it's so easy to customize. I can add whatever fruits I like and it always turns out delicious.
Lovista Trump
[email protected]This rumtopf is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
chloe diamond
[email protected]I made this rumtopf for the first time last year and it was a huge hit! I'm definitely making it again this year.
Aziz Danish
[email protected]I've been making this rumtopf for years and it's always a hit at parties. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Queen of Beauty
[email protected]This rumtopf is a great way to use up summer fruit. I especially love adding berries and stone fruits.
Yogesh Yogesh
[email protected]I made this rumtopf for a gift and it was a huge success! The recipient loved it and said it was the best rumtopf they'd ever had.
Demetrius Morales
[email protected]This rumtopf is so flavorful and delicious! I love the combination of fruits and spices. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Noli Nushi
[email protected]I've been making rumtopf for years and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.
Emerald Nightflower
[email protected]This was my first time making rumtopf and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Deep sadistic
[email protected]I made this rumtopf for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Simple Study
[email protected]This is the best rumtopf recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are so well-balanced and the fruit is perfectly preserved. I can't wait to make it again next year.