Watermellon Rind Preserves

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WATERMELLON RIND PRESERVES

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

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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.



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