posted by SHARON 08-23-98 3:47 PM
Double Sweet Watermelon Rind
3 quarts trimmed watermelon rind
Boiling water
10 cups granulated sugar
2 cups vinegar
1/2 teaspoon oil of cloves
1/2 teaspoon oil of cinnamon
1 small whole orange
1 lemon
Rind from firm watermelon is best. Trim off green skin and any red meat;
cut into 1-inch cubes.
Place in large saucepan and cover with boiling water. Boil about 10 minutes,
until tender but not soft; drain well.
Combine 1/2 of the sugar, vinegar, seasonings in saucepan; bring to boil;
pour over rind. Let stand overnight at room temperature.
Next day, drain syrup from fruit, add remaining sugar, heat to boiling
and pour over rind again. Let stand overnight.
Third day, slice orange and lemon, quarter each slice and add to
watermelon rind and syrup. Heat to boiling and place in hot,
sterilized jars. Seal at once. Store in cool, dry place.
Makes 4 to 6 pints