German Rumtopf Sig/*ari*

1. 1

   wash,remove pips and stems from fruit, all fruits with skin need to be blanched to remove skins easy ,fo this as each fruit comes int season

2. 2

   cut large fruit into cubes or slices and grapes into halves.each time weigh your fruit write down weight.Use half amount of this weight in sugar and sprinkle evenly over fruit .

3. 3

   Pour a good quality high proof dark rum over fruit unti it is about1/2 inch or just over 1cm over the fruit.Fruit might have to be weight down with small plate.

4. 4

   Tie a linen cloth over opening and store in fridge ,cold dark room or cellar.Keep adding fruit , sugar and rum throughout summer.Gently swivel the pot before adding new fruit.after you have added your last chosen fruit,leave to stand for 4-6 week.add more rum as it evaporates.

5. 5

   I add a cinamon stick to mine and use a earthwear pot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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