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Watermelon Rind Preserves

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555 min

Watermelon Rind Preserves

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Category

Jam Recipes

Time

555 min

Serving

64 persons

Calories

0

Rating

4.00★ (28)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This is an old recipe. Select melons with thick rinds. You will need to check with your local extension office for processing times.

Ingredients

  • watermelon rind: 4 pound (chopped)
  • gallon water: 1 piece
  • salt: 0.5 cup
  • white sugar: 9 cups
  • water: 8 cups
  • cinnamon stick: 4 tsp (crushed)
  • ground cloves: 4 tsp
  • lemons - rinsed, sliced and: 4 piece (seeded)
  • dash red food coloring: 1 piece

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Peel off the green part of the watermelon rind, and slice into 2 inch pieces. Soak the rind in a solution of 1 gallon water and 1/2 cup salt overnight.
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  2. Remove rind from the salt water, and place in a stockpot with clean water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the rind is tender. Drain.
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  3. In a large pot, combine the sugar, 8 cups water, and sliced lemons. Tie the cinnamon and cloves into a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot. Bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rinds, and cook until transparent. Remove spice bag. Stir in red food coloring, if using. Ladle preserves into hot sterile jars, and process to seal.
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