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.

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