Peach Conserve With Rum


This was also posted as a request on the boards. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to when our young peach tree starts producing in the next year or two. I think this would work with or without the rum. Cook time includes processing time only.

Steps


Combine orange peel and pulp with just enough water to cover in a small saucepan.
Cook until peel is tender.
Set aside.
Put opened container of rum in hot water.
Set aside.
Combine reserved orange mixture with peaches , pineapple , cherries and lime juice in a large saucepot.
Add sugar and spices , stirring until sugar dissolves.
Cook almost to gelling point.
As mixture thickens , stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat.
Stir in hot rum.
Ladle hot conserve into hot sterilized jars , leaving 1 / 4-inch headspace.
Adjust two-piece caps.
Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Remove from boiling-water.
Cover with a dry towel.
Allow to stand until caps seal and jars cool.

Ingredients


orange rind, orange pulp, light rum, peaches, pineapple, maraschino cherry, lime juice, sugar, salt, ginger, mace