Watermelon Preserves

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
1 quart water
Simple syrup, enough to cover
Lemon rind

Preparation

1
Pare and cut watermelon rind into pieces 2 inches long and 3/4 inches wide.
2
Cover with brine made by dissolving 1 tablespoon salt in 1 quart water. Let stand overnight. Drain. Cover with water and boil 10 minutes. Drain.
3
Cover with a heavy syrup made of 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Add 1 thinly sliced lemon to each 3 quarts rind. Add whole spices if desired.
4
Cook slowly until rind is tender and clear.
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6.0 servings

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Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 9:24am

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