Spirited Cherries

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare canner, jars and lids.
2. 2
   In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add Cherries, stirring constantly, and return to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Using a slotted spoon pack fruit in hot jars withing 1/2 in headspace add rum or spirit. Ladle hot syrup into jar to cover fruit. Wipe rum and place lids and bands on jars.
4. 4
   Place jars in canner and process 10 minutes.