a white jug of cumberland rum sauce and a bowl of brandy butter on a marble serving board

Cumberland Rum or Brandy Butter

This recipe is from Delia's Happy Christmas.

This butter (seen in the ramekin) is excellent with the Mincemeat and Apple Jalousie. See related recipe below.

The Delia Onine Cookery School: Another lovely Christmas recipe is Traditional English Trifle which you can watch being made in our video. Just click the recipe image to play.

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Method

You can either blend the butter and sugar together till pale, soft and creamy in a food processor or else use an electric hand whisk.

When you have a pale smooth mixture you can gradually add the rum, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. Taste and add more rum if you think it needs it! Then place the butter in a freezer box or bag and transfer to the freezer.

Brandy Butter variation: Use about 6 tablespoons of brandy instead of rum.