Watermelon Rind Preserves Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| Green | 1 1/2 Gallon | |
| Lime | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Alum | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 1 Quart | |
| Sugar | 5 Pound | |
| 1 tall can crushed pineapple | ||
| Oranges | 2 , sliced | |
| 1 large jar maraschino cherries | ||
Directions
Soak watermelon rind in lime and alum for 2 hours.
Then rinse thoroughly.
Put watermelon pieces in a large pot.
Add water and sugar.
Cook for 1 hour and add oranges and pineapple.
Cook a short time.
Add cherries last.
Seal in sterilized jars while hot.
Then rinse thoroughly.
Put watermelon pieces in a large pot.
Add water and sugar.
Cook for 1 hour and add oranges and pineapple.
Cook a short time.
Add cherries last.
Seal in sterilized jars while hot.
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