Rum Glaze

Rum Glaze

A buttery glaze with a warm rum finish, perfect for soaking into cakes and breads.

Total 10 min Makes 16 oz Calories 140/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This glossy glaze simmers butter, sugar, and water into a light syrup before dark rum is stirred in off the heat to preserve its aroma. Brush it warm over bundt cakes, pound cakes, or quick breads to add moisture and a rich, boozy sweetness. It comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the butter, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Stir in the dark rum until fully combined.

  5. Use the glaze warm, brushing or pouring it generously over cake or bread while both are still warm.

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    Rum Glaze

    This glossy glaze simmers butter, sugar, and water into a light syrup before dark rum is stirred in off the heat to preserve its aroma. Brush it warm over bundt cakes, pound cakes, or quick breads to add moisture and a rich, boozy sweetness. It comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples.

    10 min 16 oz 140 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup dark rum
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the butter, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat.

    2. 2

      Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.

    3. 3

      Remove the saucepan from heat and let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.

    4. 4

      Stir in the dark rum until fully combined.

    5. 5

      Use the glaze warm, brushing or pouring it generously over cake or bread while both are still warm.