Title: Cherry Rum Preserve
Categories: Fruit Alcohol Preserve
Yield: 6 Jars

4	lb	Dark sweet cherries
1	lb	Granulated sugar
3/4	c	Dark rum

Prepare 6 8oz jars.

Wash, stem and pit cherries. In heavy saucepan, combine cherries and sugar and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Watch carefully and and stir often to prevent scorching. Remove from heat, let cool 5 minutes and stir in rum. Pack cherries into prepared jars. Cover and seal. (Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes, if desired). Store in cool dark place for 1 month before using.

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