Watermelon rind preserves
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watermellon | |
| 1 | quart | Water |
| 1 | tablespoon | Lime |
| 1 | quart | Water |
| 2 | cups | Sugar |
| ½ | Sliced lemon | |
| 2 | Sticks ginger | |
Directions
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, ½ sliced lemon, 2 sticks ginger, for 5 minutes. Add rind and cook until clear. Let stand overnight. Repeat, and seal in sterilized jars.
Origin: Found in recipe box bought from garage sale. Shared by: Sharon Stevens