Rind of 1 melon cubed 1 gallon cold water add 4 teaspoon of slack lime and soak overnight. Drain add cold water and boil 10 minutes. Drain add water bring to boil. Drain add water bring to a boil drain.

SYRUP:

6# sugar
1 1/2 pt. vinegar
1 box mixed pickling spices
Stick of cinnamon

Add rind and cook until you can stick with toothpick.