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Ingredients
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- 6 cups watermelon rind, cut into 2-inch strips with minimal green skin (a little pink is acceptable)
- 6 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lemon, zested
Instructions
- Soak the watermelon rind in water and salt for at least 8 hours.
- Drain, rinse, and boil the rind until translucent, about an hour.
- Prepare syrup by mixing sugar, lemon juice, and zest; boil until dissolved.
- Add rind to syrup and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Bake the candied rind in a low oven for 2-3 hours until chewy.
- Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure the rind is well-soaked for optimal flavor.
Adjust lemon zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0