Watermelon rind preserves recipe

Recipe ingredients

• 1-1/2 qts. prepared watermelon rind (about 6 cups)
• 4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced lemon (about 1 medium lemon)

Recipe method

• Rind:
  • Trim the green skin and pink flesh from the rind.
  • Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Dissolve the salt in 8 cups of water and pour over the rind.
  • Let stand 5 to 6 hours. Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain. Sprinkle the ginger over the rind.
  • Cover with water and cook until fork-tender. Drain.
• Preserves:
  • Combine the sugar, lemon juice and 6 cups water in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and boil gently for 30 minutes or until syrup thickens.
  • Add sliced lemon and cook until the rind is transparent.
  • Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.

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Watermelon rind preserves recipe