Title: Watermellon Rind Preserves
Categories: Dessert Preserve
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | lb | Watermelon cubes |
| 2 | ts | Water |
| 2 | tb | Lime (calcium oxide) |
| 2 | c | Sugar |
| 1 | ts | 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.