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1. Peel and halve a water melon, remove the soft flesh from the centre, with all the seeds, then cut the firm pink flesh into strips and weigh them.
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2. Prick the pieces all over with a sharp fork and put into a large jar or basin.
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3. Mix lime juice with 1 quart cold water and pour over the melon, taking care to cover all the strips.
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4. Cover with a plate, weight this down and leave for 24 hours.
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5. Make syrup with 1 pound sugar and 1 pint water to every 1 pound melon.
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6. Bring the syrup to the boil and meanwhile wash the melon thoroughly to remove the lime flavor.
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7. Put the melon into the syrup, add sufficient ginger to give a good flavor and cook until the melon is clear and most of the syrup is absorbed.
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8. Drain the melon, arrange the pieces on a flat tray, cover with muslin and dry in the sun or in a cool oven.
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