Peach Conserve With Rum

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.