Recipe Rewind: Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe by Turnips2Tangerines

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Ingredients

In August of last year, I decided to can Watermelon Rind Pickles for the first time
The flavor of these watermelon rind pickles is similar to that of an apple or a pear
A cross between the two. Watermelon Rind Pickles
Have a texture that is very tender and soft, but not mushy
They have a natural sweetness....almost like applesauce
I'm not sure if all watermelon pickles taste this way
But this recipe made a very sweet, delicious "pickle"
Would I make this recipe again? Most definitely:)
5 pounds watermelon rind
6 cups water
1/3 cup pickling salt
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2 T pickling seasoning, make a bouquet garni*
juice from 2 lemons