Sweet Corn Filling

Name: Sweet Corn Filling
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins; 1/4 cup light rum; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup drained corn kernels; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (see Notes); 1/4 cup minced citron or other candied fruit (optional); 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest; 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1/4 cup light rum
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup drained corn kernels
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (see Notes)
1/4 cup minced citron or other candied fruit (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

Combine the currants and rum in a small bowl and let stand until soft, about 30 minutes.
2

Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
3

Add the corn and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
4

Stir in the currants and soaking liquid, pine nuts, citron, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
5

Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat.
6

Correct the flavorings, adding sugar or spices to taste.