Watermelon rind preserves recipe

Recipe for watermelon rind preserves in our easy tex mex recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 1 1/2 quarts prepared watermelon rind, about 6 cups
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced lemon, about 1 medium lemon

How to make watermelon rind preserves

• Rind:
  • Trim the green skin and pink flesh from the rind.
  • Cut into 1 inch pieces.
  • Dissolve the salt in 8 cups of water and pour over the rind.
  • Let stand 5 to 6 hours. Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
  • Drain. Sprinkle the ginger over the rind.
  • Cover with water and cook until fork tender. Drain.
• Preserves:
  • Combine the sugar, lemon juice and 6 cups water in a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and boil gently for 30 minutes or until syrup thickens.
  • Add sliced lemon and cook until the rind is transparent.
  • Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.

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