Ingredients
12
12 servings
- •1 watermelon rind, peeled
- •4 cups water
- •4 cups white sugar
- •0.5 cup spearmint leaves, coarsely chopped
- •1 tablespoon dried sweet basil
Instructions
- Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- 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.
- Drain watermelon pieces and arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dry according to the manufacturer's instructions until pieces are candied, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 381
- Carbohydrate: 94g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 67g
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