Watermelon Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Place watermelon rind in a small saucepan; add water to cover.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; drain.
4. 4
   Combine watermelon rind with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, vinegar, raisins, and pecans; stir to combine then set aside.
5. 5
   Fit 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
6. 6
   Pour watermelon rind mixture into the pie crust.
7. 7
   Top with remaining pie crust; fold edges under, and crimp all around the edge.
8. 8
   Cut small slits in top crust.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden, shielding edges of pie with strips of aluminum foil after 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool watermelon pie on a wire rack.