Brown Sugar Rum Sauce

Serve over fresh pineapple, sliced pears, peaches, or any other fresh fruit. It has a creamy texture and a sweet taste.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons rum
• Freshly-grated nutmeg (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Beat egg yolks until thick, then gradually beat in 1/4 cup of the brown sugar; set aside.
2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, and gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar.
3. Fold egg yolk mixture into meringue.
4. Whip cream until stiff and stir in rum. Fold into egg mixture.
5. Spoon into a sauceboat and garnish with grated nutmeg.
6. Chill until ready to serve.