Old Southern Watermelon Rind Preserves

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Lemon
  • 6 cups Watermelon, rind

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 4 1/2 cups Sugar

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Directions

• Peel green skin off the watermelon, but leave a little of the red pulp on rind. Cut into 1-inch slices, then slice into 1-inch cubes. Place rind in a large pot and cover with the sugar until the fruit doesnt show. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Place pot on stove and add lemon slices and allspice, if desired. Boil whole mixture until rind is clear, about 2 hours. Pack into clean, hot jars. Wipe rims and screw on lids. Process 10 minutes in boiling water deep enough to cover lids by at least 1 inch. Serve the preserves on buttered toast, if desired. NOTE: After cutting watermelon, save the rind in the refrigerator until you are ready to prepare the preserves.

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