WATERMELON PICKLES

Ingredients:

• Watermelon rind
• 2 tablespoons salt
• Hot water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1½ cups vinegar
• 1 cup water
• Lemon juice
• Cinnamon sticks and powder

Instructions:

1. Soak watermelon rind in salted water overnight.
2. Boil rind in water until transparent and soft, then drain.
3. Make a syrup with sugar, vinegar, and water; boil for 15 minutes.
4. Add rind, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil.
5. Cool overnight, then reheat syrup, put rind in jars, and seal.