Watermelon Preserves
Pare
and cut watermelon rind into pieces 2 inches long and 3/4 inches
wide.
Cover with brine made by dissolving 1 tablespoon salt in 1 quart
water.
Let stand overnight. Drain. Cover with water and boil 10 minutes.
Drain.
Cover with a heavy syrup made of 1 part sugar and 1 part water.
Add
1 thinly sliced lemon to each 3 quarts rind. Add whole spices if
desired.
Cook slowly until rind is tender and clear.
Watermelon Rind Preserves
1
watermelon
1
quart water
1
tablespoon lime
1
quart water
2
cup sugar
1/2
sliced lemon
2
sticks ginger
Pare
green and pink from inch cubes of 1 melon. Soak overnight in 1 quart
water
and 1 tbsp lime Rinse well. Boil cubes in clear water for 15
minutes.
Drain. Boil 1 quart water, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 sliced lemon, 2
sticks
ginger, for 5 minutes. Add rind and cook until clear. Let stand
overnight. Repeat, and
seal in sterilized jars.