Watermelon Rind Preserves

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Watermelon cubes
2 teaspoons	10ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lime - (calcium oxide)
2 cups	396g / 13oz	Sugar
1 teaspoon	5ml	Water
1/2		Lemon - sliced

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Jeff Smith

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