Rumtopf - must i throw it in the bin??

[redrichwen]

I've been making a rumtopf for the last 4 months or so.
One of the strawberries that was floating on the top has gone a bit mouldy  :'(  I confess that i don't stir it up regularly. :-\
I've fished it out, but is the damage done now and it will all go mouldy?

If i bottle it up as per jam into some sterile jars will it halt the process.
Should i boil before bottling?
Should i discard fruit and just keep the liquid?

Any advice welcomed please.

[redrichwen]

[grawrc]

Have you tried tasting it?

[redrichwen]

Yes and its tastes fab!!  :P

That's why i'm loathe to bin it, was planning on long drinks at xmas with the syrup and boozy trifles with the fruit.

[grawrc]

I'd keep it! Just make sure that the fruit is covered by the booze. Errmm .. and check that the fruit is OK first?

I think if your mouldy strawberry had contaminated it you'd taste it? I'd keep a close eye on it though!

Others will no doubt have other and probably better suggestions.

[Apple Dumpling]

I agree with grawrc. If the rest of the fruit is covered with rum the mould couldn't grow on it. just keep it all submerged.