Rumtopf
Capture the essence of summer with this classic German Rumtopf recipe—a boozy, fruit-filled delight that’s perfect for preserving the season’s sweetest bounty. Combining layers of fresh, sun-ripened strawberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, and plums, this dessert transforms over weeks or months into a rich, aromatic medley infused with dark rum and sugar. Each step in its preparation is an ode to patience and craftsmanship: fruits are added in succession as they come into season, ensuring every layer is bursting with peak flavor. The result? A luscious, rum-soaked fruit preserve that pairs beautifully with ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake, or as a decadent topping for festive desserts. Ideal for holiday celebrations or special gatherings, Rumtopf is a make-ahead masterpiece worth the wait.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 500 grams Cherries (pitted)
- 500 grams Apricots (stoned and quartered)
- 500 grams Peaches (peeled, stoned, and sliced)
- 500 grams Plums (stoned and halved)
- 500 grams Sugar
- 1000 ml Dark rum (at least 54% alcohol)
Instructions
Choose a large, sterilized earthenware or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to serve as your Rumtopf container.
Start with the first available fruit of the season, usually strawberries. Wash, hull, and halve them. Weigh out 500 grams of strawberries and place them at the bottom of the jar.
Add 250 grams of sugar (half the fruit's weight) directly over the strawberries in the jar. Let the fruit sit for 1-2 hours to release its juices.
Pour enough dark rum over the strawberries and sugar to completely submerge the fruit. Stir gently to combine.
As new fruits come into season (cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, or others of your choice), repeat the process. Wash, prepare, and weigh 500 grams of each fruit. Add it to the jar with 250 grams of sugar, then top with rum to ensure all fruits remain submerged.
Continue layering fruits, sugar, and rum for several weeks or months until the jar is full or the desired flavor is achieved.
Once all layers are complete, seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 4 weeks to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, spoon the Rumtopf fruits over desserts such as ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake. Alternatively, serve it with a splash of the infused rum for an extra special treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 779.0 g | 283% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.2 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 726.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 4942 mg | 105% | |
*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.
