Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter

Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter

  • Prepare: 10M
  • Total: 10M
Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter

Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter

Ingredients

  • Baking & Spices

    • 6 oz Brown sugar, soft dark
    • 1 Nutmeg or mixed spice
  • Dairy

    • 8 oz Butter, unsalted
  • Beer, Wine & Liquor

    • 8 tbsp Rum, dark
  • Time
  • Prepare: 10M
  • Total: 10M

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A lightly spiced butter, laced with dark rum - this traditional old recipe originates from the county of Cumberland in the Lake District of Northern England. In Cumberland, rum butter served with oatcakes or buttermilk scones were given to friends who called at the house to see a new baby. In turn they would leave a silver coin, and on the day of the christening, when the butter bowl was empty, the coins were placed in it. A sticky bowl, with plenty of coins sticking to it, meant that the child would never be wanting. The saying goes...... “Butter symbolizes the richness of life, sugar the sweetness of life and rum, the spirit of life.” Cumberland rum butter is traditionally served with Christmas pudding and mince pies; it also makes a wonderful gift for any new parents or to give throughout the festive season.

Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter

  • Baking & Spices

    • 6 oz Brown sugar, soft dark
    • 1 Nutmeg or mixed spice
  • Dairy

    • 8 oz Butter, unsalted
  • Beer, Wine & Liquor

    • 8 tbsp Rum, dark

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Traditional English Cumberland Rum Butter Recipe - Food.com

A lightly spiced butter, laced with dark rum - this traditional old recipe originates from the county of Cumberland in the Lake District of Northern England. In Cumberland, rum butter served with oatcakes or buttermilk scones were given to friends who called at the house to see a new baby. In turn they would leave a silver coin, and on the day of the christening, when the butter bowl was empty, the coins were placed in it. A sticky bowl, with plenty of coins sticking to it, meant that the child would never be wanting. The saying goes...... “Butter symbolizes the richness of life, sugar the sweetness of life and rum, the spirit of life.” Cumberland rum butter is traditionally served with Christmas pudding and mince pies; it also makes a wonderful gift for any new parents or to give throughout the festive season.