Dried Fruits Preserved in Rum - others

Method

• Sterilize the airtight container in boiling water for 1 minute.
• Take out and let sit upside down on a paper towel to cool and dry.
• Chop dried fruits into the size of raisins.
• This time I used fruit bits.
• If the fruits are coated with oil, pour hot water over them in a colander.
• Drain and blot with a paper towel.
• Fill the container with the dried fruit up to 80%, since they will swell as they absorb rum.
• Pour enough rum to cover the fruit.
• After 1 to 3 days, the fruit start to protrude as they swell.
• Pour the rum again to cover the ingredients.
• Make sure to cover the surface completely with rum.
• Otherwise the spots which are sticking out may mold.
• You don't have to refrigerate, but store in a dark place, away from direct sunlight.
• You can serve after around 1 week.
• However, it tastes better if infused for a month or more.