Dehydrated Watermelon

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dehydrated watermelon, watermelon candy, watermelon jerky

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Servings:

Calories: 135kcal

Author: Brenda

Whether you call this watermelon jerky, watermelon candy you are referring to dehydrated watermelon. With its concentrated flavor and fruit leather taste, it is a great and different way to enjoy watermelon.

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Equipment

Dehydrator
Knife
Cutting Board

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon

Instructions

Slice watermelon starting from the ends to create a stable base. Repeat on the other side. Use your knife to remove the rind. Slice the watermelon in half. Then slice into ¼" slices.
Set your dehydrator to 135F. If you do not have a dehydrator, then use your ovens lowest setting (check after 8 hours since 12 hours will likely be too long)
Remove dehydrated watermelon slices immediately.
Enjoy these immediately or place them in a single layer separated by parchment paper in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Video

https://youtu.be/FOwEy888we0

Notes

Here are my tips for making this:

Knife skills are the most important aspect of being successful. Be sure to keep each slice to about ¼." Any larger and the slices will be to thick to dry completely. Any thinner and these will be watermelon chips when they are done.
This recipe should leave you with dried fruit that has a leathery consistency.
If you don't have a dehydrator then you can use your oven on its lowest setting. Just be aware this will likely be warmer than a dehydrator, thus you'll need less time. Because an oven is warmer your end product will also be a bit browner in color because the sugars will caramelize more.
This should last in an airtight container for up to a week. I recommend using parchment paper to separate the layers as the sugars will cause the slices to stick together.
If you forget to remove these immediately and they stick to your tray, return them to the heat for a few minutes to loosen them from the surface.
If you are going to add an extra flavor, do so sparingly as the dehydrator will remove much of the water content from this making the flavor you add very potent.

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