Too much watermelon might not be a bad thing.
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I am a big fan of frozen fruit.
Youcanfreeze watermelon, but youll want to follow some key steps and use the frozen fruit for specific things.
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Luckily, those things are delicious and may make you rethink watermelon altogether.
I tend to freeze whatever leftover watermelon I just cant eata portion left from a grill-out, for example.
Simple Tip!
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Dont freeze whole watermelon or big chunks.
Cut off the green peel and white rind and slice the pink interior into roughly 1-inch cubes.
Freeze for at least 1 hour, ideally 2 to 3 hours.
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Work quickly, since frozen watermelon begins to thaw quickly.
How To Use Frozen Watermelon
I dont recommend thawing frozen watermelon.
Thankfully, frozen watermelon is delicious!
The texture is similar to an ice pop, and theres no added sugar or dyes.
I like to add frozen watermelon to a food processor and make it into a quick granita.
Pulse several times to break up the cubes, then scrape down the sides.
spin up the processor until a fluffy pink powder forms.
Try making a frostywatermelon margaritaor frozenwatermelon lemonade!
