Watermelon Rind Preserves – a delicious recipe with watermelon rind, lime, cold water, ground ginger, sugar, lemon juice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
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To prepare watermelon rind, trim green skin and pink flesh from thick watermelon rind; cut into 1-inch pieces. Dissolve lime or salt in 2 quarts water and pour over rind. Let stand 2 to 3 hours if lime is used or 5 to 6 hours if salt is used. Drain; rinse and drain again. Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes. Drain. Sprinkle ginger over rind; cover with water and cook until fork-tender. Drain. Combine sugar, lemon juice and 7 cups water. Boil 5 minutes; add rind and boil gently for 30 minutes. Add sliced lemon and cook until the melon rind is clear. Pack, boiling hot, into hot Ball jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust caps. Process half pints and pints 20 minutes at 180u00b0 to 185u00b0 in hot water bath. Yield: About 6 half pints.
943
kcal
Calories
245
g
Carbs
Carbs
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 qt. prepared watermelon rind, 2 Tbsp. slaked lime or 4 Tbsp. salt, 2 qt. cold water, 1 Tbsp. ground ginger, and more.
Yes, Watermelon Rind Preserves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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