Recipes

PICKLES and RELISHES

CRANBERRY RELISH

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lb cranberries
  • 2 c sugar
  • 2 oranges

INSTRUCTIONS

Grind cranberries in meat grinder. Cut oranges and grind. Add sugar. Stir well. Put in container and refrigerate overnight.

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WATERMELON PICKLES

(makes 4-5 pints)

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ quart boiling water
  • 3 c cider vinegar
  • 6 c sugar
  • 3 T whole allspice
  • 3 T whole cloves
  • 5 3” pieces stick cinnamon
  • peel of lemon, cut in thin strips

INSTRUCTIONS

Remove pink meat and green skin from a firm watermelon. Cut I” pieces. Measure out 4 quart. Combine 3 quart cold water and ½ c salt. Pour over melon. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain; rise well. Cover with fresh water, Simmer about 10 minutes. Drain.

Combine above ingredients. Bring to boil and add drained watermelon rind. Boil gently until rind is clear and translucent –about 45 minutes. Put into hot sterilized jars. Seal.

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