Watermelon Rind Preserves

1. 1

   Remove green rind

2. 2

   and

3. 3

   red

4. 4

   pulp from watermelon rind. Cut rind (white

5. 5

   part)

6. 6

   into

7. 7

   even

8. 8

   one-inch

9. 9

   square

10. 10

    pieces. Combine lime in

11. 11

    water

12. 12

    to

13. 13

    cover

14. 14

    rind.

15. 15

    Let stand overnight. Rinse thoroughly.

16. 16

    Soak rind

17. 17

    in alum and water to cover for 2 hours. Rinse thoroughly.

18. 18

    Cover rind with cold water and boil until slightly tender

19. 19

    when

20. 20

    pierced

21. 21

    with fork (about 25 minutes). Melt sugar in

22. 22

    8

23. 23

    cups

24. 24

    of

25. 25

    hot water.

26. 26

    Place rind and drained, chopped pineapple

27. 27

    in sugar water and cook until rind is transparent.

28. 28

    (Add boiling water if syrup becomes too thick during cooking.) Pack in hot sterile jars and seal.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.