Watermelon Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 c. vinegar
watermelon rind

Preparation

Pare the rind and cut into 2-inch squares.
Soak in salt water overnight.
Drain then cook tender in boiling water, just enough to cover.
Put the vinegar and sugar in a kettle then add spices tied in a bag.
Boil mixture just 10 minutes then slowly cook about 1 hour or until syrup is thick.
Add the rind and simmer 1 hour; can.