Citron Preserve Red Seeded Watermelon Recipes

PRESERVED CITRON

Steps:

• Wash citron carefully; cut in halves, remove seeds and cut into eighths.
• Sprinkle generously with salt and cover with cold water; allow to stand overnight.
• Drain off water, cover with fresh cold water and let stand until the next day.
• Drain and skin citron carefully.
• Combine remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
• Add citron and cook slowly until citron is tender.
• Pack in sterilized jars, fill jars with syrup; cover and process in a boiling water bath for ten minutes.

CITRON PRESERVE (RED SEEDED WATERMELON)

Steps:

• Okay this is the fun part (not) you will need to cut your melon in quarters and remove the seeds. This is the time consuming part! Save the seeds to replant next year. Cut into 1 inch cubes.
• Next you will need to cover the fruit with a weak brin of 3 teaspoons of salt to 3 quarts of water and let stand over night.
• Next Day - Drain the fruit and place on low heat, adding the sugar, lemon and ginger, add enough water to incorporate the sugar and spice, you will then need to add a little water from time to time to keep it from burning. Bring slowly to a boil and cook until the fruit is transparent and tender without letting it get mushy. The syrup should be slightly thick. Pour into sterlized jars and seal.
• This is a time consuming recipe but it is well worth it to have your own citron!
• Note: If you are a working person, save this recipe for the weekend! Trust me I learned the hard way:)!
• Hearth Method: Follow Modern Method but Cook in a kettle over a moderate fire.