Rum Pot, Bluenose-Style

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
How to Make Rum Pot, Bluenose-Style
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

3 months

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb strawberry , whole hulled
1 lb raspberries , whole
1 lb peach , peeled and wedged
1 lb plum , quartered and pitted
1 lb pear , peeled cored wedged
1 lb cantaloupe , cubed
1 lb blueberries , whole
1 lb red currants or 1 lb black currants
1 lb cherries , pitted whole
1 lb nectarine , peeled , pitted , wedged
1/2 lb extra finely granulated sugar , per each fruit addition
1 cup white rum or 1 cup brandy , per each fruit added

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
Unknown
Sugar
Unknown
Fat
Unknown
Rum Pot, Bluenose-Style is a traditional German dessert that is typically made in the summer months. This recipe has been adapted with a Nova Scotian twist to include fresh and seasonal fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, and cherries that are abundant in the region. The fruit is slowly macerated in sugar and alcohol for a period of several months, which results in a sweet and potent dessert that is perfect for the holiday season or special occasions. This recipe is easy to make, but requires patience and planning ahead to properly enjoy it.

Instructions

1.In a large glass or ceramic bowl, place the strawberries and pour 1 cup of white rum or brandy over them.
2.Sprinkle 1/2 lb of sugar over the fruit.
3.Repeat this process with each fruit, layering each one on top of the other with a cup of alcohol and 1/2 lb of sugar.
4.Once all the fruit has been added, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and leave it to macerate for at least 3 months in a cool, dark place, stirring occasionally.

PROS

Rum Pot, Bluenose-Style is a delicious and flavorful dessert that is perfect for special occasions.

This recipe can be customized to include any combination of seasonal fruits.

It is a great way to use up leftover fruit and enjoy it for months to come.

CONS

This dessert contains a high amount of sugar and alcohol and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The lengthy maceration process requires patience and planning ahead to properly enjoy it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Rum Pot, Bluenose-Style is not particularly healthy due to its high sugar and alcohol content, the fruit used in the recipe contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are beneficial for overall health.
For example, strawberries are high in vitamin C and fiber, while blueberries are packed with antioxidants that can help protect against chronic diseases.

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