Butter Rum Sauce

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Butter Rum Sauce is a rich, sweet topping with deep caramelized brown sugar and a hint of rum, perfect for drizzling over desserts like bread pudding or ice cream. Its warm, buttery flavor profile makes it an indulgent addition for special occasions or cozy gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Borden whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon rum flavoring

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter.
  2. Add the brown sugar and Borden whipping cream to the melted butter.
  3. Bring to a rapid boil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Add the rum or rum flavoring to the sauce.
  5. Pour the warm sauce over bread pudding or other desserts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

383 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 25g 32% DV
Carbs 24.6g 9% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7.3mg
Potassium 33.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 20.8mg 2% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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