Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
12
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Ingredients for - Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy

1. Watermelon rind, peeled - 1
2. Water - 4 cups
3. White sugar - 4 cups
4. Spearmint leaves, coarsely chopped - ½ cup
5. Dried sweet basil - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy

1. Stage

Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.