Sweet Corn Filling
- 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
- Combine the currants and rum in a small bowl and let stand until soft, about 30 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn and saute until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the currants and soaking liquid, pine nuts, citron, lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Bring to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Correct the flavorings, adding sugar or spices to taste.
raisins, light rum, unsalted butter, corn kernels, nuts, citron, lemon zest, sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/sweet-corn-filling (may not work)