How to Dehydrate Watermelon
Learn how to dehydrate watermelon and make the best watermelon candy. Savor those summer flavors all year long.
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Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Food Dehydrator
- Parchment Paper or Silicone Mats
- Airtight Containers for Storage
Ingredients
- 1 large Ripe Organic Watermelon
- sprinkle of sea salt optional
- squirt of lemon or lime juice optional
Instructions
- Clean watermelon, cut off rind, and cut into 1/4 inch uniform slices, removing seeds as you go
- Line your dehydrator trays with parchment paper and align watermelon slices on the tray, ensuring they do not touch each other. Sprinkle with salt or seasonings if using
- Set dehydrator to 135 degrees f and dehydrate for 8-12 hours, should be pliable but not sticky when done
- Allow to cool completely and store in airtight containers or vacuum sealed bags in a cool dark place
- Enjoy!
Notes
The thickness of your watermelon slices determine the amount of time in the dehydration process. Thicker slices will take longer.
You can add salt, lemon or lime juice, or other spices when you align your watermelon on the dehydrator trays.
We recommend using silicone mats over parchment paper, as the watermelon juice can spill over and cause quite a sticky mess.
Servings: 6 people