Sweet Watermelon Rind Pickles

Ingredients:

2 lbs. cubed watermelon rind (about 1 1/2 quarts.)
2 lbs. sugar
2 c. water
2 c. vinegar
1 lemon, sliced
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 oz. stick cinnamon

Directions:

Trim away outer green skin and pink portion of the watermelon rind and cube white rind into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Make a brine of 2 tablespoons salt to a quart of water and soak the cubed rind in it overnight. Drain, cover with fresh water and cook until tender. Drain well.

You can add drops of red food coloring to make them red.

Put spices in a cheesecloth bag. Boil together the water, vinegar, lemon, sugar, and spices for 5 minutes. Add the cooked rind and boil gently until rind is clear in color. Pack in sterilized glass jars, cover with syrup and seal. Makes about 3 pints.