Watermelon pickles

Watermelon pickles

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• lemon, thinly sliced - 1/2 item
• whole cloves
• white vinegar - 1 c
• pickling salt - 1/4 c
• watermelon rind - 2 lb
• broken stick cinnamon - 1 Tbsp

How to make watermelon pickles:

Trim dark green and pink parts from rind; cut in 1-inch squares. Measure 6 cups. Soak overnight in solution of salt and 1-quart water (it may take more). Drain; rinse rind; cover with cold water. Cook abuut 25 minutes or until just tender.

Meanwhile combine sugar, vinegar, 1 cup water and spices. Simmer 10 minutes, strain. Add (drained) rind and lemon. Simmer, covered until rind is clear; fill hot jars with rind and syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes. Makes 4 half pints.

Recipe categories: Fruit, Appetizers, Melons.