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Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother taught me this wonderful trick for using every part of the watermelon, and I've been making this candy ever since. The rind is naturally rich in citrulline, which supports healthy blood circulation, so you're getting a real nutritional boost with every chewy bite. What I love most is how quick and affordable this recipe is. You probably have watermelon in your kitchen already, and with just thirty minutes total from start to finish, you'll have homemade candy that tastes like summer. The spearmint and basil add such a lovely herbaceous twist that guests never expect.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 11 watermelon rind, peeled
- 44 cups water
- 44 cups white sugar
- ½ cup spearmint leaves, coarsely chopped½ cup spearmint leaves, coarsely chopped
- 11 tablespoon dried sweet basil
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Instructions
- 1
Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- 2
Combine water, sugar, spearmint, and basil in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Strain out spearmint and basil. Add watermelon rind, making sure pieces are completely immersed. Cook until rind is soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Drain watermelon pieces and arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dry according to manufacturer's instructions until pieces are candied and dried, 6 to 8 hours.
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