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Coconut Rum Preserve

Source of Recipe

cindypt (recipezaar)


Recipe Introduction

original poster's note: This is my modification to Golden Coconut Rum Conserve (#35886). I used craisins to give it a little different flavor. Should sell well at the church bazaar!

List of Ingredients

14 oz. unsweetened coconut
4 cups water
2 tsp dried orange zest
5 cups sugar
6 tbl. lime juice
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
1/4 cup rum



Recipe

1. Simmer the coconut, water& zest, covered for 30 minutes.
2. Add the sugar& 3 T juice.
3. Cook on low, uncovered, for 1 hour.
4. Stir during the last 15 minutes.
5. Gradually add in boiling water, 3 T juice,& rum.
6. Simmer for 1 minute.
7. Stir in craisins.
8. Pack into 1/2 pint jars.