How to Make Rumtopf (Rum Pot)
Rumtopf, which literally means rum pot, is a German dessert, traditionally eaten around Christmas. A mixture of various kinds of fruit, rum and sugar are placed into a large stoneware pot (the rum pot) and matured for several months until the fruit is very soft and completely saturated with rum. Making rumtopf is relatively easy yet one must be patient as the final result can only be seen after the second or third month, which means it takes at least 2-3 months until the complete stage. Mango, plum, apple, peach, pears are amongst the so many fruits you can use to make rumtopf. Rumtopf may be served with ice cream or waffles.
[edit] Steps
- Peel all the fruits you have selected to use in your rumtopf (however if you have plums, they don't need to be peeled). Then wash them clean, drain, pat dry with a paper towel, and slice.
- Put a sum of sugar on the bottom of the jar, followed by some assorted sliced fruits, then pour on a sum of rum. Repeat these steps until all sugar, fruits and rum are in the pot. (The idea is to soak the fruit with rum).
- Cover the top of jar with plastic wrap before placing the lid on the jar.
- Place the rumtopf jar in a cool area for at least 2-3 months.
- Enjoy with ice cream, cream, cake, waffles, yogurt etc.
[edit] Tips
- Make sure all fruits are soaked with rum.
- It is fine to check your fruits once a while after the second week.
- The fruits may change colors and this is normal.
- A high concentration of alcohol and sugar keeps the fruit from rotting!
