Watermellon rind preserves
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Watermelon cubes |
| 2 | teaspoons | Water |
| 2 | tablespoons | Lime (calcium oxide) |
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon | Water |
| ½ | Lemon, sliced | |
Directions
Contributed to the echo by: Merrilyn Vaughan WATERMELON RIND PRESERVES 1. Soak melon in limewater for 3+ ½ hours. Drain. 2. Soak in clear water for 1 hour. Drain. 3. Cover with water and boil for 1+ ½ hour. Drain. 4. Make syrup fo2 c. sugar and 1 quart water. 5. Add rind and boil for 1 hour. 6. As syrup thickens add lemon [half ob.
for each lb. of melon]. 7. When syrup is thick and rind clear, pack in hot, sterilized jars,
top with syrup and seal.