Watermelon Preserves

Recipe Ingredients

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Recipe Directions

• 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 sirup 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.

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