Old Southern Watermelon Rind Preserves

Ingredients

 * 6 cups watermelon rind, diced
 * 4 1/2 cups sugar
 * 1 lemon, sliced thinly, then seeded
 * 1 teaspoon allspice (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Peel green skin off the watermelon, but leave a little of the red pulp on rind.
 * 2) Cut into 1-inch slices, then slice into 1-inch cubes.
 * 3) Place rind in a large pot and cover with the sugar. (Bavilacqua's mother always said to cover it until the fruit doesn't show.)
 * 4) Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. This draws out the juices..
 * 5) Place pot on stove and add lemon slices and allspice, if desired.
 * 6) Boil whole mixture until rind is clear, about 2 hours.
 * 7) 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.
 * 8) Serve the preserves on buttered toast, if desired.

Contributed by:
Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Quick_Meals_For_Busy_People Back of Box, jar and cans recipes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Quick_Vegetarian_Recipes NEW GROUP Check them out
 * World Recipes Y-Group