Steps to Make Dehydrated Watermelon Rind

Watermelon Rind Preserves

You then leave the rind and skin for a few hours and then you boil it down.

Recipe Summary Watermelon Rind Preserves

This is an old recipe. Select melons with thick rinds. You will need to check with your local extension office for processing times.

Ingredients | Dehydrated Watermelon Rind

4 pounds chopped watermelon rind

1 gallon water

½ cup salt

9 cups white sugar

8 cups water

4 teaspoons crushed cinnamon stick

4 teaspoons ground cloves

4 lemons - rinsed, sliced and seeded

1 dash red food coloring (Optional)

Directions

Peel off the green part of the watermelon rind, and slice into 2 inch pieces. Soak the rind in a solution of 1 gallon water and 1/2 cup salt overnight.

Remove rind from the salt water, and place in a stockpot with clean water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the rind is tender. Drain.

In a large pot, combine the sugar, 8 cups water, and sliced lemons. Tie the cinnamon and cloves into a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot. Bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rinds, and cook until transparent. Remove spice bag. Stir in red food coloring, if using. Ladle preserves into hot sterile jars, and process to seal.

Info | Dehydrated Watermelon Rind

prep: 30 mins cook: 45 mins additional: 8 hrs total: 9 hrs 15 mins Servings: 64 Yield: 4 pints

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