Rosy Watermelon Rind Preserves Recipe

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Rosy Watermelon Rind Preserves
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Remove rind from watermelon.
  2. Peel off outside skin.
  3. Cut rinds into three inch strips (about 12 cups).
  4. Place strips in large jar and cover with cold water.
  5. Add the cup of salt.
  6. Let stand overnight.
  7. Drain off all the water.
  8. Place watermelon rind in 2 quarts of fresh water in a large sauce pan.
  9. Boil 10 minutes and then strain.
  10. In a 6 quart kettle bring vinegar, cherry juice and sugar to a boil.
  11. Add ground cloves and ground cinnamon.
  12. Spiced cooked rind with cloves.
  13. Drop cooked rind into hot syrup and cook until syrup is thickened.
  14. Add a piece of cinnamon stick into hot pint jars.
  15. Fill with boiling hot preserves and syrup.
  16. Adjust lids.
  17. Process in a boiling hot water bath (212F) for 15 minutes.
  18. Remove jars and let cool in a draft free area.
  19. Makes 8-10 pints.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 928.87 Kcal (3889 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 14163.78mg 590%
Potassium 808.85mg 17%
Total Carbs 235.26g 78%
Sugars 217.79g 871%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 5%
Protein 6.28g 13%
Vitamin C 47.1mg 78%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 68.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.41 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1470.17mg 590%
Potassium 83.96mg 17%
Total Carbs 24.42g 78%
Sugars 22.61g 871%
Dietary Fiber 0.14g 5%
Protein 0.65g 13%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 78%
Iron 0.1mg 4%
Calcium 7.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.3
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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