Watermelon Preserves

Ingredients

• 1 watermelon with a thick rind
• sufficient strong salt-water
• sufficient clear water
• alum-water
• 1 pound sugar per pound of fruit

Directions

1. Cut the watermelon into desired shapes.

2. Soak the pieces in strong salt-water for 2-3 days.

3. Change the water frequently and soak in clear water for 24 hours.

4. Soak in alum-water for 1 hour to harden.

5. For every pound of fruit, use 1 pound of sugar to make a syrup.