Watermelon Peel Sweet
A delightful recipe that transforms watermelon peel into a sweet treat, perfect for summer and reducing food waste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Watermelon peel, cut into strips
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Cardamom powder
- Water
- Optional: nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by carefully peeling the green skin from the watermelon and chopping the white part into small strips.
- In a pot, combine the watermelon peels, sugar, and water, then bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add lemon juice and cardamom powder, then reduce the heat.
- Simmer the mixture for about 30 minutes until the rinds become tender.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with nuts if desired.
- Enjoy your Watermelon Peel Sweet as a unique dessert or snack.
Notes
To ensure the best texture, do not overcook the watermelon rinds. A non-stick pot is recommended to avoid sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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