Rum Butter

The recipe for this Cumberland delicacy was given in 1929 by Mrs. Irwin, landlady of the Pennington Arms Hotel, Ravenglass, Cumberland, one of the most famous cooks in a county noted for its good cooking and notable cooks. Mrs. Irwin exhibited Rum Butter, Cumberland shortbread, and currant pasty at the First Exhibition of the English Folk Cookery Association and here is her recipe. Rum butter makes a delicious filling for