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watermelons
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Posted: Jun/19/2008 7:48 AM PST
Does someone have a recipe for making jelly or preserves using the white from watermelon rinds or just the watermelon? I am growing watermelons this year. |
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Posted: Jun/19/2008 7:17 PM PST
Watermelon Pickles 4 qt Prepared watermelon rind 2 tb Salt 4 c White vinegar 8 c Sugar 3 Cinnamon sticks -- broken 1 tb Whole cloves 1 1" piece gingerroot (opt.) To prepare watermelon rind, cut rind into 2- x 1-inch pieces. Trim green skin and pink flesh from rind. Place prepared rind in large kettle and add salt and enough boiling water to cover. Simmer until tender. Drain and chill rind in very cold water at least 1 hour or overnight in refrigerator. Combine vinegar, sugar and mixture of cinnamon, cloves and gingerroot tied in cheesecloth. Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes. Drain watermelon rind and add to syrup. Simmer until rind becomes translucent, about 10 minutes. Remove and discard spices. Pack rind and syrup into hot sterilized quart jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Adjust lids and process in boiling water bath 20 minutes. Makes 4 quarts |
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Posted: Jun/24/2008 7:10 AM PST
 Thankyou, Canned Nerd! What do they taste like? Pretty good?
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Posted: Jun/24/2008 8:29 AM PST
Everyone makes them so I guess they are good. I haven't make them personally yet. |
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Posted: Jun/25/2008 2:48 AM PST
Oh, lawsy, YES, they are good. I don't use the cinnamon, though. Peeling the watermelon is a tough job, but they are delish. I haven't made any in a while, but my daughter gave me eight jars for Christmas that she found in an out-of-the-way specialty shop because you just can't buy them anymore. Believe it or not, I ate some with my hot dog just last night! |
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