Spiced Rum Raisin Maple Syrup Recipes

RUM-RAISIN MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring raisins, syrup, and rum to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat. Let stand until raisins are plump, at least 15 minutes.

SPICY MAPLE AND RUM TOTTIE

Steps:

• In a shaker, combine the hot tea, rum, lemon juice and maple syrup. Using a stir stick, stir until incorporated fully and then transfer to a tea cup. Season with a small dash of cayenne pepper and garnish with a lemon twist.

SPICED RUM RAISIN MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine raisins with rum and let stand 15 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan combine maple syrup, sugar, water, spices, and a pinch of salt and simmer, covered, and stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add raisin mixture and simmer, covered, 2 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves.
• Serve syrup warm. The syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.

MIXED BERRIES WITH SPICED MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the spices. Cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons of the spiced syrup and vanilla. Using a large whisk or handheld mixer, beat until the cream thickens and soft peaks begin to form (careful not to over whip).
• Divide the berries among 4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes. Dollop with the whipped creme fraiche and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the syrup. Sprinkle with almonds, if using. Leftover syrup will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.

BANANA-PECAN WAFFLES WITH RUM RAISIN SYRUP

Steps:

• Soak the raisins in rum for 30 minutes.
• In a small saucepan bring to a simmer the maple syrup.
• Add raisins and rum.
• Stir and keep warm.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and brown sugar into a large bowl.
• In another bowl beat the egg yolks.
• Add buttermilk, butter and banana puree.
• Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened.
• In a separate mixing bowl whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Fold egg whites into batter.
• Pour onto a hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes, Serve with warm rum-raisin syrup.

RUM SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and the water over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking, without stirring, until mixture reaches a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes more.
• Remove pan from heat, and stir in rum. Let cool to room temperature.