Watermelon Rind Preserves Recipe

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Watermelon Rind Preserves
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Directions:

  1. Combine rind, salt, and cold water in a large glass container. Cover and let stand at room temperature 5 to 6 hours. Rinse and drain in 2 baths of cold water. Cover with cold water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
  2. Place rind in a flat-bottomed kettle; sprinkle with ginger, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  3. Combine sugar, lemon juice, and 7 cups water in a stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rind, and boil gently 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add lemon slices; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 minutes or until lemon slices are tender.
  4. Ladle preserves into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Cover with metal lids; screw bands tight. Process in boiling-water bath 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 362.97 Kcal (1520 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 4730.92mg 197%
Potassium 201.62mg 4%
Total Carbs 94.02g 31%
Sugars 88.25g 353%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 1.65g 3%
Vitamin C 21.4mg 36%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 76.9mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 42.27 Kcal (177 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 551mg 197%
Potassium 23.48mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.95g 31%
Sugars 10.28g 353%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 0.19g 3%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 36%
Calcium 9mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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