WATERMELON RIND PRESERVES
I remember my mother making these as a child (She never wastes anything!) This is a way to make an otherwise "garbage" item very delicious.
Provided by Bertha C.
Categories Melons
Time 7h20m
Yield 6 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare watermelon rind: Trim green skin and pink flesh from thick watermelon rind.
- Cut into 1" pices.
- Dissolve salt in 2 quarts water and pour over rind.
- Let stand 5-6 hours.
- Drain; rinse and drain again.
- Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
- Drain.
- Sprinkle ginger over rind; cover with water and cook until fork-tender.
- Drain.
- Combine sugar, lemon juice and 7 cups water.
- Boil 5 minutes; add rind and boil gently for 30 minutes.
- Add sliced lemon and cook until the melon rind is clear.
- Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4" head space.
- Remove air bubbles.
- Adjust caps.
- Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.
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Byaruhanga Salube Daniel
[email protected]These preserves are a delicious and versatile treat. I love using them in baking, as well as on top of yogurt and oatmeal.
Berto Joplin
[email protected]I've been making these preserves for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect way to enjoy the taste of summer all year long.
michael quaid
[email protected]These preserves are a great addition to my summer picnics. They're always a hit with my friends and family.
Mark Douglas
[email protected]I love these preserves! They're so unique and flavorful. I've been using them on everything from toast to ice cream.
Vivek Sahani
[email protected]These preserves are a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind, but they're not my favorite. I found them to be a bit too sweet.
Idowu Ebenezer
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the preserves to set. I think I might have cooked them for too long.
Aaron Young
[email protected]These preserves are a bit too tart for my taste, but I think they would be great on top of pancakes or waffles.
Shanioya Brown
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! I had no idea what to do with all the watermelon rind I had leftover from my last batch of watermelon. These preserves are delicious and a great way to reduce food waste.
Ayden Hartling
[email protected]These preserves are a fun and easy way to use up leftover watermelon rind. I love the unique flavor and texture.
SP SAIFUL ALAM
[email protected]I made these preserves with a batch of watermelon rind that I had leftover from making watermelon juice. They turned out great! The preserves are a little tart, but I like that. They're also very refreshing.
LATANIA WILLIAMS
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the preserves turned out perfectly. They're a great addition to my breakfast toast.
Siyasanga Tantsi
[email protected]These preserves are a unique and tasty way to enjoy watermelon. I love the combination of sweet and tart flavors.
mzado mwongozo
[email protected]I'm always looking for ways to use up leftover watermelon rind, and this recipe is a great option. The preserves are easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
ALGHAZ KHAN
[email protected]These watermelon rind preserves are a delightful treat! The texture is surprisingly delicate, and the flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. I especially love the hint of ginger.