Description
A delightful treat that transforms overlooked watermelon rinds into a sweet snack your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups watermelon rind, cut into 2-inch strips
- 6 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lemon, zested
Instructions
- Prepare the rinds by soaking them in a large bowl with 6 cups of water and 1 ½ tablespoons of salt for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Cook the soaked rinds by draining and rinsing them, then boiling them in enough fresh water to cover for about 1 hour until they are opaque and slightly translucent.
- Make the syrup by combining 4 cups of sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in another pot, heating until simmering and the sugar dissolves.
- Combine the rinds with the syrup and let them simmer together for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Bake the rinds by preheating the oven to 200°F (93°C), transferring rinds to a lined baking sheet, and baking for 2 to 3 hours until chewy.
- Cool the rinds on a wire rack and then store in an airtight container.
Notes
These rinds can last for a few weeks in an airtight container, and can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 480 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg