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Watermelon Rind Preserves

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"This is an old recipe. Select melons with thick rinds. You will need to check with your local extension office for processing times."
Watermelon Rind Preserves Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  9 Hrs 15 Min
Original recipe yield 4 pints

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 pounds chopped watermelon rind
  • 1 gallon water
  • 1/2 cup salt
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  • 9 cups white sugar
  • 8 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons crushed cinnamon stick
  • 4 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 4 lemons - rinsed, sliced and seeded
  • 1 dash red food coloring (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Peel off the green part of the watermelon rind, and slice into 2 inch pieces. Soak the rind in a solution of 1 gallon water and 1/2 cup salt overnight.
  2. Remove rind from the salt water, and place in a stockpot with clean water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the rind is tender. Drain.
  3. In a large pot, combine the sugar, 8 cups water, and sliced lemons. Tie the cinnamon and cloves into a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot. Bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rinds, and cook until transparent. Remove spice bag. Stir in red food coloring, if using. Ladle preserves into hot sterile jars, and process to seal.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by kjf330 
This is a good recipe for what has become an old favorite in my family. The only thing we do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Teresa L. Gab. 
Thanks for the memories. My grandmother use to make these and I had never seen a recipe to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by 1SassyMassey 
This was a very good and helpful recipe just in time for Easter. My sister brought a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by Dana 
I was incredibly skeptical about making this, but I got rave reviews. This recipe is a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by Asli Ocak 
this is a disaster..its not a good idea o soak the rinds in salted water.after it's done,the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2008 by Mom's Kitchen 
Not that good. Fairly weird with too many spices and not enough fruit-flavor. Note: Be sure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by Heidi 
Pretty tasty! The rinds are delicately flavored and slightly sweet. There's something earthy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2008 by LAWESSEL 
I'm not sure if I did something wrong. Taste was good but didn't jell like it should have. ... MORE


 
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