Can Rum-balls be made without alcohol?
My wife and I enjoy a recipe for rum-balls that she has made in the past, but we have friends that choose not to consume any alcohol.
Is there any hope for non-alcoholic rum-balls? What could be substituted?
Best Answer
Can you make rum balls without rum? Well... I suppose you could use rum extract, which has a very intense rum flavor. You would also want to add some sugar syrup or water to make up for the lost moisture in your recipe. However, you would not get the exact same outcome due to the lack of the evaporative effect of the alcohol when eating the confection, and due to the lack of alcohol as a flavor carrier.
I surveyed a number of rum ball recipes. For yields of about two dozen to five dozen, none of them used more than 1/2 cup of rum. This means that the rum per serving is on the order of a tablespoon teaspoon or so, or less. You and your friends might feel this is a level of rum consumption that is fine. I don't drink alcohol myself, and this level would not bother me.
There are many, many, many desserts and confections that you could make. If your friends are strongly opposed to any alcohol at all, why choose this one, where you are trying to substitute for the key ingredient that gives the dish its identity?
Pictures about "Can Rum-balls be made without alcohol?"
How do you make rum balls without alcohol?
If you are looking to make a non-alcoholic version of Rum Balls, it's very easy to swap out the liquor. Mix 2 teaspoons of rum flavoring or vanilla extract, 2 ounces water and 1 extra tablespoon of light corn syrup.What can I substitute for rum in rum balls?
Depending on your alcoholic preference, you can use bourbon or whiskey instead of rum. For a milder, less-alcoholic taste, try using cooking rum. If you want non-alcoholic rum balls, substitute vanilla extract or apple or orange juice for the rum.Do rum balls contain alcohol?
Do rum balls have alcohol in them? Yes, rum is added to the mixture, which is how they get the name! Because rum balls are not baked, the alcohol in the rum does not cook out. But they are not overly boozy since there is a small amount in each ball.Are rum balls okay for kids?
Many people wonder if it's safe for children to eat rum balls, and the answer is yes. Because they're unlikely to enjoy them, give them one anyway. This recipe calls for half a cup of rum, which will be divided among about 36 balls, so the amount of rum in each of these is very small.Easy Rum Balls Recipe
More answers regarding can Rum-balls be made without alcohol?
Answer 2
Just use artificial rum flavoring in the recipe instead of rum.
Answer 3
I made rum balls and substituted orange juice. These were for the kids so it worked out great. Since you can substitute Baileys, I made peppermint balls using peppermint coffee creamer, instead of rum, with a dash of mint extract. I rolled them in a combination of powdered sugar and finely crushed peppermint candy. Delish!
Answer 4
I have a "Watkins" recipe that uses rum flavor. its easy and the rum balls taste great.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Rachel Claire, Nicola Barts, Jill Evans, Caio