Bourbon or Rum Raisins
Elevate your cooking, baking, or cocktail game with these luscious Bourbon or Rum Raisins—a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a boozy twist to your favorite treats. Plump, juicy raisins soak up the rich flavors of bourbon or rum, enhanced by a touch of optional brown sugar for subtle sweetness. Ready in just minutes of prep, this versatile ingredient can be used in holiday baking, stirred into oatmeal, or as a gourmet garnish for desserts and drinks. Plus, the leftover infused liquid doubles as a flavorful addition to cocktails or syrups, ensuring nothing goes to waste. With no overnight soaking required (though recommended for optimal flavor), these boozy raisins are a time-efficient way to add depth and sophistication to both sweet and savory dishes. Perfect for foodies looking to experiment with elegant, adult-inspired flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raisins (golden or regular)
- 0.5 cup Bourbon or rum
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar (if using). Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bourbon or rum.
Place the raisins in a clean, heatproof jar or container with a lid.
Pour the warm bourbon or rum mixture over the raisins, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Cover the jar or container securely and allow the raisins to soak for at least 4 hours at room temperature, or overnight for best results.
For longer storage, transfer the container to the refrigerator and use within 1-2 weeks.
Before using, drain the raisins as needed and reserve the infused liquid for other uses such as cocktails or syrups.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1255 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
