Coconut Rum Preserve

• 14 ounces sweetened coconut
• 4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons dried orange zest
• 5 cups sugar
• 6 tablespoons lime juice
• 12 cup boiling water
• 12 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
• 14 cup rum

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.

coconut, water, orange zest, sugar, lime juice, boiling water, craisins, rum

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/coconut-rum-preserve-39294 (may not work)