Beggers in rum

• 1 12 cups pitted prunes
• 1 cup golden raisin
• 1 12 cups dried figs
• 1 cup dried apricot
• 1 cup dark raisin
• 1 13-1 12 cups rum
• 1 13 cups water
• 1 cup sugar

1. In each of 3 wide mouth 1 pind clean, sterile jars layer 1/3 prunes, golden raisins, figs, apricots, and dark raisins.
2. Add 1/3 cup rum to each-or a touch more if you like.
3. In a 2 quart pan mix water with sugar, bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Pour hot syrup into each jar leaving 1/2 inch head space.
5. Cover and let stand until fruits are plump-around 1 week.
6. Check after 2 days and add rum if fruit is dry on top.
7. After a week you are ready to serve-keeps up to 2 months.

prunes, golden raisin, figs, apricot, dark raisin, rum, water, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beggers-in-rum-16403 (may not work)