Peach Conserve with Rum

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons orange rind, slivered
• 2/3 cup orange pulp, chopped and seeded (about 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup light rum
• 2 cups peaches, peeled,pitted and chopped (about 3 large)
• 3/4 cup pineapple, crushed
• 1/4-1/2 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 6 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon mace

Directions

1. 1

   Combine orange peel and pulp with just enough water to cover in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook until peel is tender; set aside.

3. 3

   Put opened container of rum in hot water; set aside.

4. 4

   Combine reserved orange mixture with peaches, pineapple, cherries and lime juice in a large saucepot.

5. 5

   Add sugar and spices, stirring until sugar dissolves.

6. 6

   Cook almost to gelling point.

7. 7

   As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

9. 9

   Stir in hot rum.

10. 10

    Ladle hot conserve into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

11. 11

    Adjust two-piece caps.

12. 12

    Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

13. 13

    Remove from boiling-water.

14. 14

    Cover with a dry towel.

15. 15

    Allow to stand until caps seal and jars cool.