Description
Transform leftover watermelon rind into a delightful candy that’s sweet, chewy, and perfectly nostalgic!
Ingredients
- Watermelon Rind (about 2 cups)
- Sugar (4 cups)
- Water (2 cups)
- Lemon Juice (1/4 cup)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Prep the rind by cutting the watermelon into quarters and removing the green skin.
- Brine the rind pieces with salt for an hour, then rinse thoroughly.
- Mix water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the rind pieces and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Drain the rinds, reserving the syrup for later use.
- Dry the drained rinds on parchment paper for at least 24 hours.
- Toss the dried rinds in sugar or cinnamon-sugar for coating.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy your candy!
Notes
Consider infusing flavors like lemon juice or coconut water for added taste. Experiment with spices for unique variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, candy, dessert, food waste, summer, sweet treat