Recipe of Watermellon Rind Preserves - Food Recipes

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WATERMELLON RIND PRESERVES

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Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

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1 lb Watermelon cubes 2 ts Water 2 tb Lime (calcium oxide) 2 c Sugar 1 t Water 1/2 Lemon, sliced Contributed to the echo by: Merrilyn Vaughan WATERMELON RIND PRESERVES 1. Soak melon in limewater for 3+ 1/2 hours. Drain. 2. Soak in clear water for 1 hour. Drain. 3. Cover with water and boil for 1+ 1/2 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -