Recipe: Watermelon Preserves

Title: Watermelon Preserves
Categories: Condiment, Preserve
Yield: 6 servings

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Pare and cut watermelon rind into pieces 2 inches long and 3/4 inches wide.
Cover with brine made by dissolving 1 tablespoon salt in 1 quart water. Let
stand overnight. Drain. Cover with water and boil 10 minutes. Drain.
Cover with a heavy sirup made of 1 part sugar and 1 part water. Add 1
thinly sliced lemon to each 3 quarts rind. Add whole spices if desired.
cook slowly until rind is tender and clear. The Household Searchlight