Decanter
Papaya Rum
(from “Cordials From Your Kitchen”)
Ingredients:
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Water
3 C. Ripe Papaya, thinly sliced
3 C. Light Rum
2 Tbsp. Honey
2 tsp. Fruit Protector
Instructions:
Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water, bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and let the syrup cool down to room temperature.
Divide sliced papaya between two clean 1-quar t jars. Also divide evenly the simple
syrup, rum, honey and fruit protector between the two jars. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for 3 to 4 weeks.
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh, then crush the remaining solids to extract
additional juices and flavor. Strain the pulp through the mesh and discard the
remaining solids. Transfer the rum liqueur into a clean jar, cover it and let it stand for
1 to 2 days before racking or filtering into its final container. Add simple syrup or rum
to fine tune the final taste.