Making candied fruits from watermelon peels

candied watermelon peels Recipes for candied fruits from watermelon peels are uncomplicated and easy, which makes it possible for every housewife to cook an amazing-tasting sweetness without any special difficulties. On a winter evening, candied watermelon will be a great addition to tea.

The benefits and harms of watermelons and their peels

This colorful fruit can be eaten fresh or processed. Its positive properties are also drawn from canned watermelons in winter. But a large berry is not only canned, it is perfectly processed into sweet candied fruits along with its peel, which is no less useful than the pulp. By using such a product, you can get the benefits and harms of candied fruits from watermelon peels (watermelon peel jam). Not all organisms respond positively to watermelon, although the pulp of watermelon contains many vitamins with useful trace elements. Among such substances are vitamin B, PP, ascorbic and folic acids, carbohydrates, fiber and potassium.

The harm that can cause watermelon and dishes made from it are digestive problems if it is grown on a large amount of chemicals. Not everyone is able to digest such substances favorably. Individual contraindications in the use of watermelons and candied fruits from watermelon peels according to different recipes may be: diabetes mellitus, diarrhea, problematic pancreas, pyelonephritis, colitis, nephrolithiasis and diseases associated with the urinary system.

To pick up a decent amount of rind, immediately after eating a slice of watermelon, put the remaining rind in a container and store it in the refrigerator until the watermelon is all over. Only then should you start cooking candied fruits.

Recipe for candied watermelon peels No. 1

candied watermelon peels according to a simple recipe

This recipe does not involve soaking or rubbing raw materials in baking soda. The preparation time will also take very little, about 30 minutes. Only saturating the rind with sugar takes a decent amount of hours, but here you are no longer making any effort. Therefore, the simplest recipe for candied watermelon peels is in front of you.

For candied fruits you will need:

watermelon peel (rind) - about 750 grams;
sugar - 2.5 cups (150 grams);
water - 1 liter.

Cooking steps:

Use a knife to free the crusts from the dense green rind. It is imperative to weigh the received raw materials.
Cut the crust into cubes.
Take any saucepan, pour in water and add sugar.
Boil water until the sugar dissolves and the syrup becomes clear.
Put the crusty slices in the syrup and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
Turn off the heat, cover and leave to infuse for 12 hours. Then again boil for 15 minutes and again wait 12 hours. And repeat the same procedure again.
Take a colander or strainer and dump the cooled ingredients into it. The crusts will remain in the colander, and the sweet mass will drain. It is advisable to hold them in a colander for 30 minutes to completely free them from the liquid.
Prepare a baking sheet on which to spread the aluminum foil. Roll future candied fruits in sugar to avoid sticking and place loosely on a baking sheet. Remove this entire structure in a dry, non-clogging place for 2 days.
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This recipe provides clear proportions of ingredients. Namely: 3 parts of the peel, 2.5 parts of sugar, diluted in 4 parts of water.For example: after weighing, you got 300 grams of crusts, which means that you have to take 250 grams of sugar and cook in 0.4 liters of water.

Recipe for candied watermelon peels No. 2

For those interested in how to make candied peels from watermelon peels with lemon juice, there is an excellent recipe below.

For candied fruits you will need:

watermelon - 4 kg (1 kg of crusts should come out of it);
sugar - 1 kg;
lemon - 1 pc.

Cooking steps:

Slice the watermelon and remove the rind. Remove the hard green layer from the peel.
Cut into cubes or strips.
Boil water with the juice of half a lemon and scald the watermelon rind 4 times with it. Send to a colander and cool with water.
Boil the syrup from half a liter of water and sugar. Pour the cooled cubes into it and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside for 10 hours. Then cook again for 15 minutes and wait again for 10 hours.
For the third time, pour in a couple of large spoons of lemon juice and boil.
Dip the candied fruit in a colander to drain all the syrup.
Put on a baking sheet and send to the oven to dry for 10 minutes at 40 degrees. Take out and set aside for 3 days. You can rub with sugar on top or powdered sugar.
After three days, enjoy delicious candied peel.

You can store candied fruits in tin cans, inside which you need to place aluminum foil.

Recipe for candied watermelon peels in a slow cooker

Do not overlook the best assistant in the kitchen - the multicooker. Candied watermelon, the recipe for which provides for boiling them in a multicooker, are very tasty.

For candied fruits you will need:

watermelon crusts - 1 kg;
sugar - 1 kg;
water - 200 grams;
lemon, orange, vanillin - to taste and desire.

Cooking steps:

Remove the green shell from the crusts.
Cut them into curly shapes and blanch for 5 minutes.
Fill the multicooker bowl with slicing, add water and sugar, in the specified amount. There are two options for preparing candied fruits. First: turn on the "baking" mode, the second: the "pilaf" mode. The time should be chosen according to the instructions for the multicooker.
After the first boil, add 200 grams of sugar and squeeze lemon juice, orange. If citrus fruits are not available, use citric acid to taste. Again, you should enable the same mode on the control panel. Don't forget to add vanillin.
At the end of the cooking process, remove candied peels from the watermelon rinds at home and place them in a colander.
After the syrup has drained, spread the curly straws on parchment paper and let them dry for 3 days.
Enjoy your meal!

When cutting the crusts, it is better to give the future shape larger, otherwise, during processing, crusty puree may turn out.

Candied watermelon peels, the recipes of which are varied, and therefore you can give free rein to your imagination. For example, add lime instead of lemon juice. Add more ingredients and spices: vanilla, powdered sugar, food coloring, natural color and other ingredients. Candied rainbow fruits to you!

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