7 lbs. watermelon rind
7 c. sugar
2 c. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves

Trim off the green of the watermelon rind and soak in strong salt water overnight. Drain and boil in fresh water until almost transparent, not soft.

Make a syrup with sugar and vinegar and add rind and cook 10 minutes. Take from fire, cover and let stand overnight. Drain off the syrup and bring to a boil and pour over rind. Continue this process for 5 nights.

The 5th morning add to the syrup 1/2 teaspoon oil of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon oil of cloves. (These oils keep the rind clear and transparent.) Bring to a boil and cook rind 10 minutes. Pack in hot sterile jars.

Do not use aluminum pans or utensils.