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                       WATERMELON RIND PRESERVES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                    Watermelon
  1       qt           Water
  1       tb           Lime
  1       qt           Water
  2       c            Sugar
    1/2                Sliced lemon
  2                    Sticks ginger

 Pare green and pink from inch cubes of 1 melon.  Soak
 overnight in 1 quart water and 1 tbsp lime  Rinse
 well.  Boil cubes in clear water for 15 minutes.
 Drain.  Boil 1 quart water, 2 cups sugar, 1/2 sliced
 lemon, 2 sticks ginger, for 5 minutes.  Add rind and
 cook until clear.  Let stand overnight.  Repeat, and
 seal in sterilized jars.

 Origin:  Found in recipe box bought from garage sale.

 Shared by: Sharon Stevens



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