TRADITIONAL ENGLISH CUMBERLAND RUM BUTTER
A lightly spiced butter, laced with dark rum - this traditional old recipe originates from the county of Cumberland in the Lake District of Northern England. In Cumberland, rum butter served with oatcakes or buttermilk scones were given to friends who called at the house to see a new baby. In turn they would leave a silver coin, and on the day of the christening, when the butter bowl was empty, the coins were placed in it. A sticky bowl, with plenty of coins sticking to it, meant that the child would never be wanting. The saying goes...... "Butter symbolizes the richness of life, sugar the sweetness of life and rum, the spirit of life." Cumberland rum butter is traditionally served with Christmas pudding and mince pies; it also makes a wonderful gift for any new parents or to give throughout the festive season.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Sauces
Time 10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put the butter in a warmed bowl and cream it, either with a wooden spoon or an electric beater or handheld mixer.
- Tip in the sugar and rum and mix everything together.
- Grate in nutmeg to taste, (or mixed spice) and mix again.
- Place in a bowl, an earthenware bowl is traditional, then chill until required.
- Serve with mince pies, Christmas pudding, sweet tarts and pies, sweet biscuits, oatcakes, scones, crumpets, muffins or on toast.
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camouflage Zone
[email protected]I love this rum butter! It's the perfect addition to my morning toast.
Kabita Acharya
[email protected]This rum butter is okay, but I've had better. It's a little bland for my taste.
Faadumo C/risaaq
[email protected]Meh.
Tom Privett
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with this rum butter. It was too runny and didn't have much flavor. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
FA Hickma
[email protected]This rum butter is easy to make and tastes great. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I already had on hand.
Bapi2005 Bapi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my rum butter turned out a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use a little less sugar.
DeAndre Covington
[email protected]This is the best rum butter I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for spreading on toast or scones.
Deion Jones
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rum butter, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness and rum flavor.
William Mattingley
[email protected]I made this rum butter for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Crazy Lover
[email protected]This Cumberland Rum Butter is absolutely delicious! It's so easy to make, and it tastes like something you'd get from a high-end bakery.