How to Make Watermelon Leather

Transform watermelon into a new treat the family is sure to love.

Homemade watermelon leather is a way to put a twist on the popular summer fruit. Create a chewy, juicy and flavorful treat without adding any extra ingredients. Fruit leather is healthy and easy to prepare, and kids love it. Making watermelon leather yourself allows you to leave out the unnecessary ingredients, such as sugar and preservatives. Stay natural and healthy without sacrificing taste.

Things You'll Need

• Knife
• Food processor or blender
• Sieve
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

2. Cut a watermelon into large slices with a knife, and remove the seeds.

3. Scrape the red flesh of the watermelon into a food processor or blender, and puree it completely.

4. Place the watermelon puree in a sieve, and drain half the liquid.

5. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, and pour the puree into a thin, even layer on the paper. Cook for two hours or until the puree becomes firm. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.

6. Peel the watermelon leather from the parchment paper, and cut it into serving portions. Store it refrigerated in an airtight container. Watermelon leather should stay good for about five days.

References

• Sunni and the Conspirators: Fruit Leathers -- Fun and Easy
• Farming for Artists; Seven Ways to Use a Watermelon; Jeremiah McNichols
• Giving Back to Nature; DIY Fruit Leather Recipe; La Mama Naturale