candied watermelon pickles
(2 ratings)
I just love old recipes. this one is dated 1949. Great used in salads, wrapped with crispy bacon and sliced thin on appetizers
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(2 ratings)
yield
serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
Ingredients For candied watermelon pickles
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2 lbwatermelon rind
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4 cgranulated sugar
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2 cvinegar
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2 cwater
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1lemon, thinly sliced
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2 Tbspcinnamon bark (stick)
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1 Tbspwhole cloves
How To Make candied watermelon pickles
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1Trim 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.
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2Cook 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.
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3boiling water bath for 15 minutes
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4NOTE: Instead of 4 c. sugar I used: 1 1/4c. corn syrup and 2 3/4 c.sugar
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