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How to Dehydrate Watermelon
Dehydrate watermelon and you will have the best tasting watermelon candy or taffy! Great for snacking for kids of all ages!
Course:
Snack
Author:
Darcy Baldwin
Equipment
Dehydrator
Break Knife or another serrated edge knife.
Cutting board - this gets messy!
Parchment paper (or fruit leather trays)
Airtight container
Ingredients
Watermelon
Instructions
Slice the watermelon into ½" slices
Use your knife to cut around the flesh and remove the rind.
Cut the flesh into shapes you prefer
Place pieces onto tea towels to drain a bit (I put mine on my dehydrator trays over the sink and just let them dry out for about fifteen minutes)
Place watermelon pieces on trays, using parchment paper if desired.
Dry at 135°F / 57°C for between 8-18 hrs until dry and leathery, with no signs of stickiness.
After 4-5 hours, flip pieces to help reduce sticking.
Condition
Store in an airtight container for 3-6 months.