- Preparing the Ingredients
Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Mixing the Ingredients
Combine water, sugar, spearmint, and basil in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Strain out spearmint and basil. Add watermelon rind, making sure pieces are completely immersed. Cook until rind is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Mixing the Batter
Drain watermelon pieces and arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dry according to manufacturer's instructions until pieces are candied and dried, 6 to 8 hours.
- Calories:406 kcal%20%
- Protein:3.0 g%6%
- Carbohydrates:94.0 g%31%
- Fat:2.0 g%4%
- Sugar:67.0 g%67%
- Salt:0.0 g%0%
- Energy:1699 kJ%28%
Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy is a delicious and satisfying dish, Featuring rind, white sugar and spearmint leaves, perfectly balancing sweetness with texture in every bite. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside.
