Spiced Watermelon Honey

Not wanting to waste anything, this calls for the white part only of the rind. From home cooking.

First , remove all green outer rind and red meat from watermelon rind and discard , retaining only the white part.

Force remaining white rind through food chopper , using coarse blade.

Measure it , there should be 6 cups.

Put in a large saucepan or stockpot with water.

Cook slowly , uncovered , for 25 minutes , or until melon is translucent.

Add sugar and lemon.

Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add with salt to first mixture.

Cook slowly , stirring frequently , for 1 hour , or until thickened.

Remove spice bag , ladle mixture into hot sterilized jars.

Seal.

Yield: about 2-1 / 2 pints.

watermelon rind, water, sugar, lemon slices, fresh gingerroot, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, salt