Clafoutis is a French dessert that's trickier to pronounce than to make. A simple mixture of flour, eggs, dairy, and a little sugar, it's like a pancake, but more custardy, and it's baked instead of griddled. It looks and tastes impressive the way classic French desserts often do, but it's simple enough to whip up any weeknight. Rum-soaked dried apricots, figs, and raisins add their caramelized and honeyed flavors to this creamy version, perfect for cold weather when there's no fresh fruit around. Get the recipe for Dried Apricot and Fig Clafoutis with Rum ». Matt Taylor-Gross
As a main ingredient in piña coladas and frosty, fruity cocktails, it’s no secret that rum is a sweet little spirit that loves even more sugar. So give into your sweet tooth—lend rum some sugar and make one of these desserts.
Dried Apricot and Fig Clafoutis with Rum
Orange, Pineapple, and Walnut Fruitcake
Bratapfel mit Walnusseis (Baked Walnut-Stuffed Apples with White Wine)
Banana Fritters with Cinnamon-Sugar and Rum
Vanilla-Rum Custard (La Tarte)
White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Bananas and Rum Sauce