WATERMELON RIND PRESERVES
I remember my mother making these as a child (She never wastes anything!) This is a way to make an otherwise "garbage" item very delicious.
Provided by Bertha C.
Categories Melons
Time 7h20m
Yield 6 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare watermelon rind: Trim green skin and pink flesh from thick watermelon rind.
- Cut into 1" pices.
- Dissolve salt in 2 quarts water and pour over rind.
- Let stand 5-6 hours.
- Drain; rinse and drain again.
- Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
- Drain.
- Sprinkle ginger over rind; cover with water and cook until fork-tender.
- Drain.
- Combine sugar, lemon juice and 7 cups water.
- Boil 5 minutes; add rind and boil gently for 30 minutes.
- Add sliced lemon and cook until the melon rind is clear.
- Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4" head space.
- Remove air bubbles.
- Adjust caps.
- Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.
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Daridari Nuguyacc
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to add a sweet and tangy flavor to your dishes. I've used them in everything from salads to sandwiches to desserts.
Rj Sd
[email protected]I've never had watermelon rind preserves before, but they were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
Ayesha Husnain
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to use up leftover watermelon rinds. They're also a delicious and unique addition to your favorite dishes.
Sanjida Mila
[email protected]I love this recipe! The preserves are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've been giving them as gifts to my friends and family.
Federick Green
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The preserves are delicious and have a really unique flavor.
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[email protected]These preserves are a great way to add a unique flavor to your dishes. I've used them in everything from salads to sandwiches.
Shayan Mirza
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The watermelon rind preserves are delicious and so easy to make.
Samaira Recio
[email protected]I made these preserves last night and they were a hit! My family loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Ayub Joiya
[email protected]These watermelon rind preserves are a great way to use up leftover watermelon rinds. They're easy to make and taste delicious.
Claudia Tarifeño Campos
[email protected]I've never thought of using watermelon rinds before, but this recipe was a great way to use them! The preserves turned out so delicious, and they were the perfect addition to my morning toast.