Watermelon rinds
Salt
Water
9 c. sugar
8 c. water
4 lemons, sliced
2 tsp. stick cinnamon
4 tsp. cloves

Select melons with thick rinds. Peel off all green portions using only white part of rind. Cut into small pieces. Soak in mild salt water (1/2 c. salt to 1 gallon water) overnight. Remove from salt water and cook in clear water for about 30 minutes or until tender. Drain well. For 4 pounds of rind, make syrup of rest of ingredients. Tie spices in cheesecloth bag. Boil syrup and spices for 5 minutes; cook until transparent and clear. Remove spice bag. Pour into jars and seal.