CANDIED WATERMELON PICKLES

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I just love old recipes. this one is dated 1949. Great used in salads, wrapped with crispy bacon and sliced thin on appetizers

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Categories     Fruit Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb watermelon rind
4 c granulated sugar
2 c vinegar
2 c water
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp cinnamon bark (stick)
1 Tbsp whole cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Trim dark green and pink parts of rind; cut rind in 1-inch cubes, Soak overnight in salt water-1/4 c. salt to 1 qt. water; drain ;rinse and cover with cold water.
  • 2. Cook just tender; drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, water, lemon and spices tied in a bag. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove spice bag; add watermelon pieces. Simmer until clear. Fill hot, sterilized jars to 1/2 inch from top. Seal.
  • 3. boiling water bath for 15 minutes
  • 4. NOTE: Instead of 4 c. sugar I used: 1 1/4c. corn syrup and 2 3/4 c.sugar

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