Comments on: ~Candied Watermelon Rind..with Mint Sugar!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:47:27 +0000

In reply to Vera. Vera , what temperature do you bake the watermelon rind @ 4 hrs…..please reply, awaiting your answer as I’m in the process of cutting up my watermelon at the moment thx

By: Susanna

Susanna — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 02:10:42 +0000

I’m afraid these were much too sweet for me. I’d like to try again because I think it’s a great idea and the texture was a delight, but I’d use a LOT less sugar and probably add some lemon juice to introduce a flavor other than straight sugar. Maybe some ginger? I also thought about adding watermelon juice, but I’m not sure what that would do to the lovely color of the rind. This is a fantastic idea, though, I look forward to finding a balance of flavor that works better for me.

By: Lei-Nani

Lei-Nani — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:04:42 +0000

Wow! Candied watermelon rinds sound soooo delicious. Just wondering if there’s substitutes for white sugar?
From a health standpoint, it is my understanding that processed sugar feeds cancer and isnot recommended for diabetics. Can honey or other non-carcinogenic sweetners be used instead? If so, what quantities work best?

By: westgreen

westgreen — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 11:24:48 +0000

In reply to Vera. Thanks for the extra information, I will be giving this a go, yum!

By: Pam Schmidt

Pam Schmidt — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 05:49:25 +0000

In Zimbabwe we called this watermelon konfyt and it is nummy.

By: Vera

Vera — Mon, 28 May 2018 12:56:54 +0000

Great way to use up that watermelon rind without resorting to the typical “picked watermelon rind”. My changes: I lined a cookie sheet with foil and placed a baking cooling rack on top, and then placed the watermelon rind on it before putting it in the oven. This ensures that both sides of the watermelon dry out completely, and not just the top. I baked my watermelon for @ 4 hours to achieve the dryness I was looking for. Well worth the wait. I didn’t need to use all of the mint sugar, and used some of it to make fresh squeezed lemonade. FYI: leftover mint sugar will keep indefinitely if you store it in an airtight container in your pantry – great for lemonade and tea.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 26 May 2018 23:06:59 +0000

Trying this now! Thank you so much for the great idea! I definitely got online thinking it would say watermelon rinds were good for plants or something LOL

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