Ripe WAtermelon Preserves

Posted to Mc REcipe Digest by Jo MErrill

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 2 pints

Ingredients

• 4  quarts watermelon, diced and seeded
• 5  cups sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup cider vinegar
• 2  lemon slices
• 1  teaspoon  cracked cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Put diced melon in colander and with the hands, squeeze out as much juice as possilbe.
2. Let drain for 1 hour.
3. Put melon, sugar, salt, vinegar and lemon in large heavy kettle.
4. Add spices tied up in cheesecloth bag.
5. Cook slowly for 50-60 minutes.
6. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Place in boiling water bath for ten minutes; remove and make sure all lids seal before storing.