Bourbon or Rum Raisins

Elevate your cooking, baking, or cocktail game with these luscious Bourbon or Rum Raisins—a quick and easy recipe perfect for adding a boozy twist to your favorite treats. Plump, juicy raisins soak up the rich flavors of bourbon or rum, enhanced by a touch of optional brown sugar for subtle sweetness. Ready in just minutes of prep, this versatile ingredient can be used in holiday baking, stirred into oatmeal, or as a gourmet garnish for desserts and drinks. Plus, the leftover infused liquid doubles as a flavorful addition to cocktails or syrups, ensuring nothing goes to waste. With no overnight soaking required (though recommended for optimal flavor), these boozy raisins are a time-efficient way to add depth and sophistication to both sweet and savory dishes. Perfect for foodies looking to experiment with elegant, adult-inspired flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raisins (golden or regular)
• 0.5 cup Bourbon or rum
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the water and brown sugar (if using). Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 2

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bourbon or rum.

Step 3

Place the raisins in a clean, heatproof jar or container with a lid.

Step 4

Pour the warm bourbon or rum mixture over the raisins, ensuring they are fully submerged.

Step 5

Cover the jar or container securely and allow the raisins to soak for at least 4 hours at room temperature, or overnight for best results.

Step 6

For longer storage, transfer the container to the refrigerator and use within 1-2 weeks.

Step 7

Before using, drain the raisins as needed and reserve the infused liquid for other uses such as cocktails or syrups.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	411.2 grams (411.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	801

Total Fat 0.80g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.40g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 21mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 136.60g	50%
Dietary Fiber 6.40g	23%
Total Sugars 128.60g
Protein 5.20g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1255mg	27%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.3%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 95.1%