Watermelon Rind Pickles
["7 lb. watermelon rind", "7 c. sugar", "2 c. apple vinegar", "1/2 tsp. oil of cloves", "1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon"]
["Trim off green and pink parts of watermelon rind; cut to 1-inch cubes.", "Parboil until tender, but not soft.", "Drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, oil of cloves and oil of cinnamon; bring to boiling and pour over rind.", "Let stand overnight.", "In the morning, drain off syrup.", "Heat and put over rind.", "The third morning, heat rind and syrup; seal in hot, sterilized jars.", "Makes 8 pints.", "(Oil of cinnamon and clove keeps rind clear and transparent.)"]
["watermelon rind", "sugar", "apple vinegar", "oil", "oil of cinnamon"]