tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post132303150445372788..comments2024-03-18T02:54:25.852-04:00Comments on Savory Moments: Candied watermelon rindAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-56780598765631494822023-09-21T14:08:59.647-04:002023-09-21T14:08:59.647-04:00As stated in the post, watermelon rind doesn't...As stated in the post, watermelon rind doesn't have much flavor (similar to if you ate the white part fresh - it doesn't taste like watermelon). Lemon is used to flavor the rind. You can try other flavors as well like lime, ginger, or orange. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-54363382419631307092023-09-18T15:39:55.286-04:002023-09-18T15:39:55.286-04:00If you are expecting watermelon candy (as I did) -...If you are expecting watermelon candy (as I did) - read through the entire recipe first! Disappointed that the disclaimer that this candy doesn’t end up tasting like watermelon was left for the “fine print” in the note at the end of the recipe. I’m only halfway through the multiple steps so hopefully I can salvage this with a recipe from elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-59296364543691569292023-09-04T07:39:14.538-04:002023-09-04T07:39:14.538-04:00You can use a mesh drying screen for drying foods ...You can use a mesh drying screen for drying foods outdoors. Or, use a dehydrator indoors to speed up the process. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-13578604703668910562023-09-03T12:53:37.507-04:002023-09-03T12:53:37.507-04:00Never made this kind of candy before, so this migh...Never made this kind of candy before, so this might sound silly. But how do you prevent bugs from landing on it while it’s in the drying process? Do you cover it with a towel or anything? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-47029807110619872982023-07-24T13:15:31.554-04:002023-07-24T13:15:31.554-04:00I have made with a bit of a twist. I added vinegar...I have made with a bit of a twist. I added vinegar to the last step for tartness and a tiny bit of ascorbic acid to powdered sugar and corn starch for a coating to keep them from sticking in a bag. I also used dehydrator to dry. Not bad stuff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-90451453926403627352023-07-13T10:28:40.764-04:002023-07-13T10:28:40.764-04:00Brining is an important step as it begins to break...Brining is an important step as it begins to break down the rind to achieve the correct texture. The end texture is soft and gummy like a gummy candy. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-45028158910156501042023-07-10T09:10:38.746-04:002023-07-10T09:10:38.746-04:00After simmering a huge pot full, they still were s...After simmering a huge pot full, they still were slightly crunchy because I skipped the brining step. Is that how they usually are or should I just expect a different texture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-9490309342632656812023-06-29T13:30:20.236-04:002023-06-29T13:30:20.236-04:00Vanilla should be fine in place of the lemon. It d...Vanilla should be fine in place of the lemon. It depends how you want the end flavor to taste.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-48326944025734630922023-06-27T11:14:53.875-04:002023-06-27T11:14:53.875-04:00I'm thinking that too dehydration. How did it ...I'm thinking that too dehydration. How did it turn out? I have mine in the first stagewatergalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06203276643393499645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-59645807520919612072023-06-26T18:12:00.626-04:002023-06-26T18:12:00.626-04:00Brining now. What do think about a little vanilla ...Brining now. What do think about a little vanilla extract? Would that be weird?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-30548326950572771622022-09-21T21:24:27.807-04:002022-09-21T21:24:27.807-04:00Hi. Yes, it's really just to start breaking do...Hi. Yes, it's really just to start breaking down the tough rind a bit. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-39632280664308822242022-09-19T08:06:43.521-04:002022-09-19T08:06:43.521-04:00Hey this sounds great but why you put them in salt...Hey this sounds great but why you put them in salt water first? Any particular reason for that…i know may be you did that for making it tender but what’s the significance of brining in this process?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-88883963908213093942022-09-06T06:50:00.654-04:002022-09-06T06:50:00.654-04:00I've never used an air fryer before, but a deh...I've never used an air fryer before, but a dehydrator should just speed up the process.Amy (Savory Moments)https://www.savorymomentsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-75823508520095358512022-09-04T17:03:16.029-04:002022-09-04T17:03:16.029-04:00I am brining mine now as I type this. When they ar...I am brining mine now as I type this. When they are ready to dry I'm wondering if I can use the dehydrated setting on my air fryer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-74418736373718947902022-07-28T11:05:57.667-04:002022-07-28T11:05:57.667-04:00I think those all sound like a great idea! I think those all sound like a great idea! Amy (Savory Moments)https://www.savorymomentsblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-75416681796584617122022-07-26T13:38:33.226-04:002022-07-26T13:38:33.226-04:00By Joyce Cooer
What about strawberry. Or extract f...By Joyce Cooer<br />What about strawberry. Or extract flavors. And wondered I dried a few bags in oranges, lemon’s and blueberry. I have several different flavors Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-14317404622114136312022-07-09T16:54:00.610-04:002022-07-09T16:54:00.610-04:00I have mine in the dehydrator now; going to speed ...I have mine in the dehydrator now; going to speed the drying up someAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-69669438923685372842022-06-19T07:39:24.138-04:002022-06-19T07:39:24.138-04:00Hi. Great idea to use some watermelon juice. I alw...Hi. Great idea to use some watermelon juice. I always dry these outside in the sun. You could try an oven at the lowest setting too.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-89620784910594618762022-06-13T00:57:43.307-04:002022-06-13T00:57:43.307-04:00Instead of lemon I used some chunks from the cente...Instead of lemon I used some chunks from the center of the melon with the juice and blended it. Added water to that to make the 3 cups of water. Cooked that as directed above with the sugar and about a quarter teaspoon of salt. They have a subtle sweet watermelon flavor. Without a dehydrator, how can I dry them faster? Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-74489430612798928022021-09-13T00:26:42.025-04:002021-09-13T00:26:42.025-04:00My Great Auntie used to make candied watermelon ri...My Great Auntie used to make candied watermelon rind we I <br />was little . I have never found a recipe for it till now.<br />Thank You ! I always loved it as a very special treat Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16968500927186608712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-79158395140499364032021-08-29T01:50:51.901-04:002021-08-29T01:50:51.901-04:00Great recipe folks! Trying it out right this god d...Great recipe folks! Trying it out right this god damn second homiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-46090014872635326422021-05-15T10:55:27.163-04:002021-05-15T10:55:27.163-04:00Like can we let it sit in brine for 14 hours too?Like can we let it sit in brine for 14 hours too?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994400864078622226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-41121709441667769562020-11-15T15:22:09.468-05:002020-11-15T15:22:09.468-05:00I love that idea! What a lovely way to decorate fo...I love that idea! What a lovely way to decorate for Christmas. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778726298936996932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-42605732284138374472020-11-11T04:38:25.136-05:002020-11-11T04:38:25.136-05:00I tried these and I love them ... I’m also going t...I tried these and I love them ... I’m also going to make more of them and hang some from my Christmas tree ... with a metal hang tag for an ornament ... hanging dried fruit on my Christmas tree makes it very beautiful and smells wonderfully delicious as well ... a little bit of dried orange lemons grapefruits dried and hung as well in my tree with a few little cloves attached on some and cinnamonGods Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12403159206214693291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5684039833051430842.post-91896579848683882612020-05-30T14:32:15.404-04:002020-05-30T14:32:15.404-04:00I’ll give it try this weekend and keep you posted ...I’ll give it try this weekend and keep you posted !!! Have a tree and now have 20lbs of fresh apricots !! Jeanfig86https://www.blogger.com/profile/13738850540962608084noreply@blogger.com