Watermelon Rind Candy Recipe
Have you ever thought of making something from the peel of watermelon? I don't think you might have, as most of the people think it is a waste. One day, I was eating watermelon and I thought to make something from Watermelon Rind.
Prep Time 4 hours hrs
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 5 hours hrs
Course Candies
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 52 kcal
4 cups Watermelon Rind 1 ¼ cup Water 2 tbsp Salt 2 cups Sugar 1 Peeled Lemon
In a pot, boil the rinds with water for 5 minutes and cover the pot. Drain the water after boiling.
When the rinds are boiled, cool them and cover them with brine water and salt. Set aside for 6 hours.
Repeat the process several times and cover the rind with water until it tenders.
Add sugar, water, and lemon peel in a saucepan. Cook the mixture until you drop a scoop in cold water and it forms a softball.
In the mixture, add rinds, stir the mixture accordingly.
Cook the mixture, the syrup forms a long thread and remove the rind.
To coat the rind, place it in the sugar coating and store them in an airtight container for a long period.
Calories: 52 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 0.4 g | Sodium: 0.4 mg | Potassium: 2.8 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 13 g
Keyword American, Watermelon Rind Candy