FUDGE RUM SAUCE

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup boiling water
6 tablespoons corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon rum

Melt chocolate with butter in a medium saucepan. Use very low heat.

Add 2/3 cup boiling water to melted chocolate. Blend well then add corn syrup, sugar, mixing thoroughly. Bring mixture to boil, stirring constantly.

Lower heat; simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 9 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes.

Stir in rum; blend well.

Makes 2 1/2 cups sauce
Source: Family Circle magazine, May 18, 1982