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Make This with Watermelon Rind

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Below is a brief guide on how to make Watermelon preserves.

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Watermelon preserves

Here is how we did it:

Watermelon preserves

Ingredients:

Preparing the rind:

  • 6 cups watermelon rind.
  • 1/4 cup salt dissolved in
  • 2/4 cup warm water.

For the preserves:

  • prepared watermelon rind
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
  • 7 cups warm or cold water
  • 3 small cinnamon sticks
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods

Method:

– Prepare the rind:

  • trim green skin and pink flesh from watermelon rind. (enough for 6 cups) let rind rest in cold water for 5 minutes.
  • dissolve the salt in the warm water and pour over the rind.
  • cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • drain and rinse in cold water.
  • cover rind with cold water again and let it stand for 30 minutes drain the water.
  • in a large saucepan, cover the rind with water and bring to a boil.
  • lower the heat and boil for 10 – 15 minutes.

Making the watermelon preserves:

  • in a stock pot, add the sugar, lemon juice and 7 cups water.
  • bring the mix to a boil.
  • lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 5 -6 minutes.
  • stir in the rind.
  • add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and cardamom pods.
  • bring to a boil again.
  • reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes uncovered.
  • remove the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves and cardamom pods remove from heat.
  • ladle hot mix into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 -in headspace.
  • wipe the rims and place lid on jars until fingertip tight.
  • place jars into a very hot sink or deep bowl with hot water. (water must not cover or touch the lid) let the jar cool completely in the water. wipe and store in a cool dry place or in the fridge

Serving suggestion:

  • Enjoy with toast
  • Place on a cheese platter
  • add to waffles

ENJOY!!

See below a video of the full recipe:

Watermelon preserves

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