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Cinnamon-Rum Sauce

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(19)

Any leftover sauce would also be terrific served over ice cream.

This recipe is an accompaniment for Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding with Cinnamon-Rum Sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark rum
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt unsalted butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling and smooth, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in dark rum and vanilla extract. Serve warm.

    Step 2

    (Cinnamon-Rum Sauce can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, whisking occasionally, before serving.)

TagsSauceRumAlcoholBeveragesCinnamonHerbs & SpicesGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSimmerBon Appétit
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