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Watermelon Rind Preserves
 
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Prep Time: 420 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 465 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Taste of Tennessee magazine.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 quarts watermelon rind, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 tablespoons salt
2 quarts cold water
1 tablespoon ground ginger
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
7 cups water
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. Dissolve salt in 2 quarts of water.
2. Pour over rind and let stand 5 to 6 hours.
3. Drain, rinse and drain again.
4. Cover with cold water and let stand 3 minutes.
5. Drain.
6. Sprinkle ginger over rind.
7. Cover with water and cook until fork tender.
8. Drain.
9. Combine sugar, lemon juice and 7 cups water.
10. Boil 5 minutes and add rind.
11. Boil adn cook until rind is clear.
12. Pack into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
13. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids.
14. Process 5 minutes in a boiling water bath.
By RecipeOfHealth.com