Old Southern Watermelon Rind Preserves

==Ingredients==
*6 cups watermelon rind, diced
*4 1/2 cups sugar
*1 lemon, sliced thinly, then seeded
*1 teaspoon allspice (optional)
==Directions==
#Peel green skin off the watermelon, but leave a little of the red pulp on rind. 
#Cut into 1-inch slices, then slice into 1-inch cubes.
#Place rind in a large pot and cover with the sugar. (Bavilacqua's mother always said to cover it until the fruit doesn't show.) 
#Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. This draws out the juices..
#Place pot on stove and add lemon slices and allspice, if desired. 
#Boil whole mixture until rind is clear, about 2 hours. 
#Pack into clean, hot jars. Wipe rims and screw on lids. Process 10 minutes in boiling water deep enough to cover lids by at least 1 inch.
#Serve the preserves on buttered toast, if desired.
==Notes==
*After cutting watermelon, save the rind in the refrigerator until you are ready to prepare the preserves.
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