Meanwhile, fill a large pot on the stove with water, stirring in sugar until it dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then set the heat to low, simmering the prepared watermelon rind pieces in ...

Watermelon rinds don't have to go to waste. You can transform them into a tasty treat in just a few simple steps. All it takes is 20 minutes.

Others knock on watermelons to check for a deep and hollow sound, which can mean the melon is ripe and sweet, or look for ...

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Dion Skaria talks with guest about his candy made from watermelon rinds during the BEAM Circular Accelerator showcase at The River Mill near French Camp, Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Watermelon was a brief, bold bomb and a holiday explosion of goodness, a sure sign that summer had come into its own and a reminder that for any moment, hour or day, we could relish this feeling of ...

Some watermelon rinds may also feature a field spot — a circular area on the rind that doesn't have any stripes — or webbing, which is a rough, brown, web-like patch.

But while the red watermelon flesh is fine for dogs, it’s important to know that the fruit’s hard seeds and fibrous rind can be dangerous. “I always recommend seedless watermelon,” says Dr ...