Two unique culinary crowd pleasers
Here are two European specialties that are simple to make and great and great to top-off any dessert. Need a quick gift idea for the holidays? Consider these year-round treats: Rumtopf and brandied cherries.
July 29, 2015
Here are two European specialties that are simple to make and great and great to top-off any dessert. Need a quick gift idea for the holidays? Consider these year-round treats: Rumtopf and brandied cherries.
Rumtopf, also known as "rum pot," is a German treat that originated as a way to preserve seasonal fresh fruits. It allows you to use fruits as they ripen. The method is simple — the key to success lies with the quality of the fruit used. If possible, try to use fruit that has not been treated with chemicals.
Some soft fruits can be added for flavour, but they can become mushy on standing. The majority of the fruit used should be able to stand up to the weight of more fruit layers added on top. Avoid using apples, which results in an odd texture.
Ingredients:
The process:
And that is all there is to it, until of course you decide to open and then enjoy this German delight. Don't stop here, try the cherries too.
For each 500 grams (one pound) of cherries, use the following:
The process
Brandied cherries make a fun gift or a unique side if you are heading to a dinner party, especially during the holidays.
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