Watermelon Rind Candy
A delightful treat made from watermelon rinds, transforming waste into a sweet candy that evokes fond summer memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Watermelon rinds
- 2 cups Granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Rinds: Cut your watermelon rinds into strips or cubes, about 1-inch thick.
- Soak the Rinds: In a large bowl, cover the cut rinds with cold water and let them soak for at least a few hours—or overnight.
- Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and water. Over medium heat, stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Candy the Rinds: Add the soaked watermelon rinds to the simmering syrup, and let them simmer for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cool and Dry: Transfer the rinds to a plate lined with parchment paper and allow them to cool and dry for a couple of hours.
- Enjoy: Your watermelon rind candy is ready to eat! Pack them in a jar or keep them on your kitchen counter for a sweet snack.
Notes
Optional: Add spices like cinnamon or ginger to the syrup for flavor and dry in a low oven for a chewy consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon, Candy, Dessert, Summer Treat, Food Waste
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