Watermelon Rind Preserves |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 quarts watermelon rind, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes |
1/4 cup salt |
2 quarts cold water |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
4 cups sugar |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
7 cups water |
1 lemon, thinly sliced and seeded |
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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