Rumtopf/rumpot

[sand]

I have a rumpot and have just started it off with brandy and soft fruit for the first time.

Does anyone have any experience or tips with these?

The smell is divine!

sand

[sand]

[teresa]

My cousin always did it layers of fruit and brandy she just kept adding the layers of fruit when her pot was full it was left alone for Xmas oh beautiful.

[Debs]

Have borrowed a wine making book from my bro, and the rumtopf recipe was in it.

Sounds very easy to make and apparently it keeps indefinitely.

May well try it myself!

Debs

[ken (69)]

Hi Sand...did Cherries in Rum this year, keep topped up, and for the teetotal Cherries in Syrup.Did the latter in a  1litre preserving jar.Scrumptious. Nice with a dash of whisky.Don't suppose there is any reason not to mix syrup with your rumptoft, will still come out as a liquour.

[undercarriage plan]

Hi Sand, my mother does this every year, wonderful woman!!, uses same technique as Teresa's cousin and it is delicious!!  Lottie  ;D

[sand]

Ok, it's full now!

I used blackberries, rasberries and strawberries with sugar and brandy.  I can't wait for the first tasting.

sand

[teresa]

found this recipe if any other readers are interested

Everlasting Rumpot

Servings: 1

Mixed fruit (strawberries, cherries, apricots
peaches, raspberries, plums
redcurrants, grapes or melon)
Sugar, equal to weight of fruit
Light or dark rum

Wash a jar or jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse.(I always use bleach water and run them through the dishwasher just to be safe) Do not use citrus fruit, apples, pears or bananas. Use sound ripe fruit, just a few pieces of each type, and wipe fruit gently. Do not wash, peel or pit fruit. Only melon should be peeled, seeded and cut in large chunks. Layer fruit and sugar in prepared jar. Stir lightly. Pour rum over fruit to cover. Seal jar tightly. Let mature in cool dark place 3 months. The Rumpot can be added to as more fruit becomes available. Always add equivalent sugar and more rum to cover fruit. Serve with cream or yogurt, add to fresh fruit salad, or use of fill hollowed out melon or tart shells.