Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      pounds        watermelon rind -- (outer green
                        peeled -- pink pulp removed)
   2      quarts        cold water
   1      tablespoon    slake lime
   2      tablespoons   whole allspice
   2      tablespoons   whole cloves
   1      quart         vinegar
   1      quart         water
   3 1/2  pounds        sugar
   6      pieces        stick cinnamon

Preparation:

Remove all pink pulp from rind and peel. Weigh. Cut in 1-inch cubes. Combine cold water and lime; pour over rind. Let stand 1 hour. Drain. Cover with fresh cold water. Simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain. Tie spices in cheesecloth. Combine vinegar, remaining water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag and rind. Simmer gently 2 hours. Add green vegetable color to your taste. Pack rind in hot sterile jars. Fill with boiling hot syrup. Seal. Yield: approx. 12 half pints.