Description
Homemade watermelon jerky is a fun and healthy snack option that showcases the sweet taste of watermelon in a portable form.
Ingredients
- Watermelon
- Optional: sugar or sweetener
- Optional: lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your dehydrator or oven to the lowest setting, usually around 140F (60C).
- Cut the watermelon into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
- If desired, sprinkle sugar or drizzle lemon juice over the slices for added flavor.
- Place the watermelon slices on dehydrator trays or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Dehydrate for 6-8 hours until the watermelon is dry but still slightly flexible.
- Let cool before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Choose ripe watermelon for the best flavor. Try different seasonings or spices to give your jerky a unique twist. Ensure slices are uniformly cut for even drying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Dehydrating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg