Watermelon pickles

Watermelon pickles

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 4 c
• cinnamon - 2 Tbsp
• vinegar - 2 c
• whole cloves - 1 Tbsp
• watermelon rind - 1 item

How to make watermelon pickles:

Pare the rind and cut into 2-inch squares. Soak in salt water overnight. Drain then cook tender in boiling water, just enough to cover. Put the vinegar and sugar in a kettle then add spices tied in a bag. Boil mixture just 10 minutes then slowly cook about 1 hour or until syrup is thick. Add the rind and simmer 1 hour; can.

Note: Muskmelon are also good this way.

Recipe categories: Fruit, Appetizers, Melons.