Caramel Rum Raisin Sauce

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3/4 cup dark rum
2. 1 cup raisins
3. 3 cups sugar
4. 1/2 cup water
5. 1 cup heavy cream

1. In a small saucepan, warm the rum with the raisins. Remove from the heat and let soak for 20 minutes.
2. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook over moderate heat until a deep amber caramel forms. Remove from the heat. Slowly and carefully add a little of the heavy cream to stop the cooking. Add the remaining heavy cream and stir in the raisins and rum. Serve warm.