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Dehydrated Watermelon
Juicy, crisp, and fresh watermelon becomes exceptionally sweet and candylike when dehydrated. The concentrated flavor and condensed size of dehydrated watermelon makes it ideal for snacking, or as a unique supplement to trail mixes and cereals.
Because watermelon is mostly water, it lies on the higher end of dehydration time. It may take 15-20 hours in an electric dehydrator to reach the appropriate leather consistency. However, it is worth trying at least once, as the flavor is truly unique.
Instructions:
1. Cut Melon: From stem to tip, I cut a whole melon into 16 segments. I remove the rind, and slice crosswise into 1/4 inch thick pieces. Depending on ripeness of fruit and sharpness of knife, the process may degenerate to abstract looking pieces. As long as they are uniform thickness, it’ll all dry nicely.
2. Place on Tray: Arrange slices on dehydrator tray, not overlapping. A whole watermelon can take up a lot of space, so you may have to resort to eating surplus.
3. Dehydrate Dehydrate at 135°F for 12 hours before checking. Melon should be leathery, not damp and mushy. Likely, you’ll have to dry it for 15 to 18 hours. One melon will dehydrate down to a grapefruit size.
4. Store: I use a butter knife to pop off slices from tray. Store in a ziploc bag with excess air removed. Keep cool and dry to last over a month. Freeze to last longer.
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