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| seedless raisins (packed): 1/3 cup |
| dark rum: 3 Tbl |
| maple syrup: 1 1/4 cups |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1/4 cup (firmly packed) |
| water: 2 Tbl |
| cinnamon stick: 1 (broken in half) |
| whole cloves: 4 cloves |
| whole nutmeg (freshly grated//to taste) |
Credit: Epicurious
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
In a small bowl combine raisins with rum and let stand 15 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan combine maple syrup, sugar, water, spices, and a pinch of salt and simmer, covered, and stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Add raisin mixture and simmer, covered, 2 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and cloves.
Serve syrup warm. The syrup keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week.