Ripe WAtermelon Preserves

• 4 quarts watermelon, diced and seeded
• 5 cups sugar
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup cider vinegar
• 2 lemon slices
• 1 teaspoon cracked cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

1. Put diced melon in colander and with the hands, squeeze out as much juice as possilbe.
2. Let drain for 1 hour.
3. Put melon, sugar, salt, vinegar and lemon in large heavy kettle.
4. Add spices tied up in cheesecloth bag.
5. Cook slowly for 50-60 minutes.
6. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Place in boiling water bath for ten minutes; remove and make sure all lids seal before storing.

watermelon, sugar, salt, cider vinegar, lemon slices, cinnamon, ground cloves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ripe-watermelon-preserves-10635 (may not work)